Marion Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and very few children under 15. About 19.5% of residents are seniors, and there is a notably high rate of people in de facto relationships.

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

English is the primary language here, with only 4.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Over half of the population, 55.2%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and much higher than in most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Completion of Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical household earning $838 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state and national figures.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most areas. About 23.8% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 21.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure. A high number of residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $762, which is well above the South Australian figure.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 38.6% of people live alone, far above the national average. There are also a high number of one-parent families compared to similar areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.3% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.

The area is almost entirely reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 15.9% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 47.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Many of those employed work in accommodation and food services or agriculture.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is among the lowest at this level. The crime rate fell by 80% over the last five years.

Marion Bay is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.