Lochiel

The area is far older than the state or national average, with 22.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.9% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, as 0.0% of residents use another language, which is far below the figures for both South Australia and Australia.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.3%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical family earns $1,392 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 43.3% of people affected, far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also among the highest for similar areas.

Lochiel has a very active spirit, with 29.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high rate of giving is alongside a higher-than-average number of people caring for children unpaid.

The area has a very small First Nations presence, with 0.0% of the population identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.1 people per household. Many residents live alone or as couples without children, who make up 50.6% of families.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at $175.

The community is car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The population is very stable, with only 22.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 26.9% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%.

Lochiel is highly car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 53.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.