Moonta Bay

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 59 and 39.5% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.9%, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with European roots are common, with 45.8% claiming English ancestry and 41.1% Australian. Only 11.5% were born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.1% of people at home. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, which is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 46% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.5% of the population.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average; the typical weekly household earns $1,033, compared to the Australian figure of $1,746. Only 9.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Consequently, 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 21% volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, with 5% having served in the Defence Force.

There are 84 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 19. Many maintain a strong cultural connection, with 13.1% speaking a First Nations language.

Homes are typically small, with an average of 2.2 people per household. Over half of all homes are occupied by couples without children, and 28.4% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses, and 85% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 70.8% of workers drive to work and only 0.3% use public transport. The drive time to the city is very long, averaging 110 minutes.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is a little above the state figure of 36.9%.

Only 40.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national average.

The area is relatively safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most similar areas. Motor vehicle theft and property damage are among the lowest for this level.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5. Almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes, as most amenities are far away.