Macclesfield

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. It is a community where de facto relationships are well above the state and national averages, and children under 15 make up 15.8% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.9% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A striking 62.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the South Australian and national averages.

Residents are well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher being much more common here than in most similar areas. This high level of education is reflected in the high proportion of professionals and managers in the workforce.

Typical weekly household income is $1,605, which is a little above the state average. The distribution is balanced, with 16.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

While far fewer people need help with daily activities compared to the state, there is a much higher rate of mental health conditions than in most similar areas.

Community spirit is high, with 27% of residents volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most areas.

There are 7 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is far below the state average, First Nations household income is much higher than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common, making up 55.9% of households. One-parent families are well below the state and national averages.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.3% of homes being detached. Renting is very rare here, and home ownership is well above the national average.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 66.5% driving to work and almost no one using public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state or nation.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than the national average, though full-time employment is much lower than in similar areas. Health care and construction are the main industries.

The overall offence rate is much lower than in most areas, although the crime rate has risen by 50% over the last five years.

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