Melton

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While children under 15 and seniors are both well below the national average, older adults aged 45 to 64 make up 62.1% of the population.

Most people here were born in Australia, and 10.3% were born in England. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the South Australian and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, a figure that is far below the national and state levels for linguistic diversity.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 58.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly family income is $3,250, which is far above the state figure. Personal and household incomes are closer to the national average, though household income is a little above the state level.

Health challenges are common here, with 13.8% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Long-term health conditions, including arthritis and diabetes, are also more frequent than usual.

No residents in this area have served in the Defence Force, a figure that is well below the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are also well above the national average at 18.2%.

Home-loan payments are very low, with a typical monthly payment of $433, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. The drive time to the city is 88 minutes, and there is no public transport available.

The population is very stable, as no one has moved into the area in the last five years, placing it among the lowest for mobility in the region.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Mining (0%).

With a walkability score of 0, there are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, making it far below the state average for accessibility.