Moculta

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 16.2% of the population, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is much lower than in most similar areas.

Australian, German, and English are the most common ancestries here. Only 10.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian and national figures.

English is the only language used at home for 92.1% of the population. No one in the community speaks a language other than English, which is far below the national average.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 45.1% completed Year 12.

Weekly household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with a typical figure of $1,520. However, 20.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of people needing daily help than most areas. About 10.5% of residents live with a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteering is a standout feature, and 16.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher presence of Defence Force veterans than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in the latest count.

Families with children make up 55.7% of the community. People living alone make up 21.7% of households, which is well below the state average.

Everyone here lives in a separate house, and 50.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 88% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no households lacking a vehicle and 73.1% of workers driving to work. While there are a few bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The population is very settled, as only 16.7% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Manufacturing, agriculture, and retail are the primary industries for local workers.

The overall number of offences is among the lowest for its level, and the crime rate fell by 50% over the last five years. However, motor vehicle theft is much higher than in most areas.

Moculta is almost entirely car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.