Moerlong

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44. However, children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average of 17.0%.

About 20.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is reflected in the birthplace data, with about one-fifth of residents born in Vietnam.

Consistent with its birthplace data, 20.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Vietnamese is the primary non-English language spoken here.

People with no religion make up 45.8% of the community. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and about the same as the state average.

Education levels are far below the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.0% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the 58.8% seen across Australia.

Typical weekly personal incomes are well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, and the typical family income of $1,625 is lower than in most similar areas.

Health outcomes are better than in most areas. No residents need help with daily activities, and the 25.0% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state figure of 31.0%.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 35.0% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also common, with 35.0% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

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

Homes tend to be a little larger than the state average, with 2.6 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,454, which is well below the national figure of $1,863. People per bedroom is a little above both the state and national averages.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it far below the state average for transit access.

The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 65.0%, which is well above the national figure of 61.1%.

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