Marananga

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical resident aged 37. This is reflected in the high number of children under 15, who make up 26.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.4% of the population, far below the national average of 27.7%. German, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language here, with only 7.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 46.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 38.7%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are high, with 60.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Wealth is concentrated here, with 37.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income of $1,656 is a little above the South Australian average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 12.6% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 25% volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.5% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, and the typical age is far older than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 64.4% of families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 95% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 47.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The population is very stable, with only 17% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While more adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, the unemployment rate is high at 10%, well above the national average. Manufacturing is the most common industry.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.