Merriton

The population is older than the state and national figures, with the typical resident aged 45. There is a notable split in age, as 29.1% are seniors and 25.5% are children, the latter being well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language, a figure far below the national and state averages.

About 58.2% of the community identifies as Christian, while 34.5% report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

A little over a fifth of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to most other areas.

The typical personal weekly income of $812 is a little above the state average, and a striking 13.6% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.

While 20% of people have a long-term health condition—well below the national average—about 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 50% of residents volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most areas.

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

Homes here are slightly larger than the state average, typically holding 2.7 people, and half of all families are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,950, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,500.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long 113-minute drive to the city. However, 26.5% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 7.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A huge 77.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.