Korunye

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 21.0% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.3%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

About 17.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. The most common ancestries are Australian (37.5%) and English (31.3%).

English is the main language for 77.7% of the community. While 8.5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 41.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.8% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Just 38.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the state average. However, high earners are less common here, as only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents experience more health issues than most, with 34.8% having a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas at 17.0%, consistent with the very small number of children in the community. However, 13.9% of people provide other forms of unpaid care, which is higher than most areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded. The few First Nations residents present are far older and have a much higher typical personal income than those in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. This is reflected in the family makeup, where 56.0% of households are couples with children and only 17.6% of people live alone.

Every single home in Korunye is a separate house, and 90.5% of these have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 43.2% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.4% of the population.

About 57.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. The local workforce is spread across agriculture, construction, and education, with 22.8% working as managers.

Crime rates are much higher than most areas, particularly for burglary and theft. The total number of recorded offences per 100,000 people is 8,482, and the crime rate has risen by 72.7% over the last five years.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any home.