# Lowbank

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Loxton Waikerie › 5330, SA

Area: 8 km²

A typical resident in Lowbank is 52 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area consists of just 22 people and is characterised by an older, more established population. Most residents were born in Australia, and the community is largely stable with very few people moving in recently. It is a quiet, car-dependent setting where households generally earn more than those in most other similar areas.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up only 13.6% of the population. No one in the area identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 22 | — |
| Median age | 52 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 18.2% | — |
| Children under 15 | 13.6% | — |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 31.8%, Older adults (45–64) 18.2%, Seniors (65+) 18.2%, Children (0–14) 13.6%

**Marital status** — Married 81.3%, Never married 25.0%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Everyone in Lowbank was born in Australia, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries reported are Australian and German, both at 40.9%, followed by Irish at 22.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 0.0% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 90.9%

**Ancestry** — Australian 40.9%, German 40.9%, Irish 22.7%

## Language

English is the only language spoken at home here. This means 0% of residents use another language, which is far below the figures for South Australia and Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 72.7%

## Religion

Half of the population identifies as Christian. Another 31.8% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 31.8% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 50.0%, No religion 31.8%, Not stated 27.3%

## Education & Qualifications

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 56.3%, Year 10 31.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 44.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 22.2%

## Income

Typical household incomes are well above the state figure, reaching $1,999 per week. Family incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas at $2,250 per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $762 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,999 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,250 | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 100.0%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 50.0%, $650–$1,499 25.0%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas. This is reflected in the 13.6% of residents who need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 36.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 13.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 13.6% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 13.6%, Other condition 13.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 63.6%

## Community Participation

No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure that is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

With 2.5 people per home, household size is about the same as the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 90.0%, Couples without children 70.0%, One-parent families 30.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 83.3%, 4 people 66.7%

## Housing & Dwellings

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is higher than most similar areas but about the same as the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 83.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 50.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport routes or stops. It takes much longer than most areas to drive to the city, taking about 129 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 78 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 129 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 57.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 4 or more 116.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 13.6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 13.6% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Construction at 43%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

**Industries people work in** — Construction 42.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Technicians & trades 42.9%

## Walkability

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 45.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 4 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.4% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Holder](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40602/holder) · [Kanni](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40661/kanni) · [Pooginook](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41183/pooginook) · [Waikerie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41511/waikerie) · [Taylorville](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41431/taylorville) · [Good Hope Landing](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40519/good-hope-landing) · [Golden Heights](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40517/golden-heights) · [Ramco](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41235/ramco)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40783/lowbank