McHarg Creek

The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the state average of 41. About 20.8% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 63.9%. Only 8.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English. This is far below both the state and national averages.

A majority of the community—55.6%—report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 58.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,458, which is about the same as the state average. However, the typical family income is well below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.1% of residents. Mental health conditions are also reported more often than the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.6% of people helping out, far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very high, with 41.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and very few people—just 11.5%—live alone. This is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and none are rented. While 42.3% are owned outright, the proportion of homes with three or more bedrooms is well below the state average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one vehicle. About 20% of the workforce works from home.

Around 29.9% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 47.7%. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is strictly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.