Long Flat

The community is far older than the national figure, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is much higher than most areas, while children under 15 make up only 13.6%, which is well below the South Australian average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here. Only 2.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home for 93.2% of the community. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

More than half the population (52.4%) report having no religion. This is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 here (40.7%) compared to the state average of 54.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,937, which is well above the South Australian figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly pay of $944.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.2% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. About 3.9% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 25.3% of people helping out, far above the national average. This high level of participation is also seen in housework, where 28.6% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $699, which is well above the South Australian average of $487.

The community is mostly made up of couples, with 62.5% having children and 41.3% without. No one in the area lives in a one-parent family, and far fewer people live alone than in the typical South Australian town.

Housing is very stable, with 56.1% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area, and the vast majority (92.7%) of homes are separate houses.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. There is no public transport available, and no one uses it to get to work.

Movement is relatively steady, with 34% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is slightly below the state average.

The local workforce is strong, with 63.7% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is effectively non-existent at 0.0%, and 62.5% of the population are employed full-time.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.