Kudla

The typical resident is 42, making the area a little older than the state average. About 18.3% of the population are children under 15, and there is a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here than in most similar areas.

This is a diverse community where 27.4% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the South Australian average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 25.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and it helps explain why the rate of people speaking little or no English is among the highest for this level.

Christianity is the most common faith at 47.2%, while 38.5% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average.

Educational qualifications are far below the state and national averages, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and the rate of Year 12 completion is also well below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,762 a week, though typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure. Only 5.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, with 9.4% of residents requiring support. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate similar to the national average.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most similar areas, at 15.8%. However, the rate of volunteering is a little below the state average.

The First Nations community is small, with 18 people. This group is far older than the state and national average, and their typical personal income is well above the national figure.

Homes here are much larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 62% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.9% of dwellings. Most of these are large, with 89.9% having three or more bedrooms, and home ownership is high, as 36.3% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as only 1.2% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 36% having two and 24.2% having four or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the state and national averages at 63.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area has a much higher recorded offence rate than most similar places, with property damage and motor vehicle theft being the most frequent issues.

Kudla is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.