Middle Beach

The typical resident is 49, making this area far older than both South Australia and the rest of the country. While children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 12.8%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 43.6% and 33.0% respectively. About 16.0% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 79.8% of residents. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.

A little above the state average, 47.9% of residents report having no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.1% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,062 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is much lower than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are common here, with 40.4% of people reporting one, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also much higher than most areas at 13.8%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life, with 18.2% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 6.4% of residents served in the Defence Force, a rate much higher than most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure.

Single-person households are common, with 31.4% of people living alone. However, one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 21.4% of households.

Separate houses make up 82.9% of homes, which is far above the national figure. While 37.1% of homes are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,150 is well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 92.0% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest stop is among the longest in the state.

The community is somewhat mobile, with 37.6% of people moving house in the last five years, a rate about the same as the state average.

Full-time employment is very high at 76.0%, far above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate is 12.9%, which is well above the state and national averages.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.