Marks Landing

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 46% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

The population is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births, a figure far below the 27.7% national average. Those with listed ancestry are primarily English, Australian, and German.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is low here, with only 6.3% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 17.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.8% of residents having completed Year 12. No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low compared to other areas. The typical household earns $1,041 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

People with long-term health conditions make up 19% of the population, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. Asthma and heart disease are the most common reported conditions.

Community participation is very low, with only 4.8% of people volunteering and no one providing unpaid care, both of which are far below national figures.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0% of the population, which is a little below the South Australian average of 2.4%.

Households are very small, with a typical 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $633, which is far below the national average of $1,863. There are slightly more people per bedroom than the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a 108-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, as only 6.3% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Very few adults are working or looking for work, at just 7.9%, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.