Montarra

The community is split between two extremes, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over and a very high rate of children under 15 at 28.6%. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

English and Australian heritage dominate, though 28.6% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the South Australian average. England is the most common overseas birthplace.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

A high number of people here have no religion, at 57.1%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

This is a well-qualified community, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are high, with the typical family earning $2,250 and 14.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.

While 32.1% of people have a long-term health condition, there is a very low rate of people needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care and housework are very common here, with 23.8% of people providing unpaid care, though no residents reported doing any volunteer work.

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

Most homes are family-based, with 64% being couples with children and no one-parent families reported.

Housing costs are very high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $4,500 and typical weekly rents of $400, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a 44-minute drive to the city.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

The community is active in the workforce, with 76.2% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state and national averages.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score; while every home is near a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of shops, schools, or health services.