Loxton

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 27.6% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 18.0% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Very few residents were born overseas (6.7%), a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian (41.0%) or English (40.3%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 4.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far lower than the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 48.4% of people identifying as Christian and 42.7% reporting no religion. The latter is well above the national average.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion sits at 37.9%, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual household earning $1,164 a week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national rate.

Health needs are high, with 35.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is well above the national average, and 9.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 23.3% volunteering, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%. This spirit of service is seen alongside a higher-than-average number of Defence Force veterans.

The First Nations community is relatively large, but faces challenges, with a much lower typical household income of $933. The population here is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 19.

Living arrangements are varied, with 32.3% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are smaller, with an average of 2.2 people per dwelling.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (85.0%) and home ownership, with 36.9% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $221, far below the national average of $375.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.4% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is also rare at 4.5%, far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. However, recent overseas arrivals (13.1%) are much higher than in most similar areas.

The workforce is split primarily between health care and agriculture. While the unemployment rate is a low 3.0%, fewer adults are working or looking for work (54.2%) compared to the national average.

The area has seen a significant rise in crime over the last five years, with the rate increasing by 39.8%. Burglary and property damage are more frequent than in most similar areas.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 59.8% of homes within a short walk of health services, which is well above the state average. However, access to public transport by foot is far below the state figure.