Markaranka

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It is a small population where children under 15 and seniors are both well below state and national levels, and no residents are in de facto relationships.

While 89.2% of people were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar places, with a notable Filipino presence.

English is the main language, but 13.5% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas despite being well below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the dominant faith here at 89.2%. Very few people report having no religion, a figure that is far below both the South Australian and national levels.

Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with few residents holding a bachelor degree. Many have a Certificate III or IV, and about 40% finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $2,124, which is a little above the state average. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with long-term conditions affecting 35.1% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation is very high, with 50% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Half of the households are couples with children, though the typical home is smaller than usual with only 2.1 people. No one-parent families live in the area.

Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the country, with typical weekly rents at $130 and typical monthly loan payments at $759, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a long 209-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops. However, 20% of the workforce operates from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.8% of people moving in the last five years, a rate about the same as the state average.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 78.1% of adults working or looking for work. Over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only walkable amenity available is a park.