Mount Barker Summit

The community is far older than the national figure, with 25% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 88% of the population was born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 45% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Half of the community identifies as Christian.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the South Australian average of 22.7%.

Family incomes are higher than in most areas, with 23.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. However, typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 32% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 11% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid housework is common here, with 28.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than in most other areas.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. While 73.9% are couples with children, a high number of people also live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 52.9% of which are owned outright. No one in the community rents, and typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 47.1% of homes owning four or more vehicles. Working from home is very common, at 31.5%, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 23.7% of people have moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Unemployment is non-existent here, and many residents work as managers or professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.