Meningie West

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 24.2% of the population, which is well above the national average, while the proportion of children is well below.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 12.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Scottish, or Irish.

About 18.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the South Australian average. However, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

A very high proportion of residents—66.7%—report having no religion. This is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Only 33.3% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are far below state and national averages; the typical weekly household income is just $1,062. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The area has a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas. While 27.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, no one reported a mental health condition.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. Conversely, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are among the lowest for similar areas.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical 2.1 people per household. While 40.9% of families are couples with children, there are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing costs are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly rent is $180 and the typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,100, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes 114 minutes to drive to the city, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.8%, which is far above the state average of 60%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.