Mount Burr

This is an older community, with the typical resident being 52 and a high 27.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is far older than the South Australian average of 41 years.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English and Australian ancestry make up the largest groups. Only 12.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 57.5%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 22.8% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,006 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.4% have a mental health condition, both far above state and national levels.

While only 17.3% of people care for children unpaid, a high 29.6% spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, which is well above the national average.

There are six First Nations people in the area, and they are far older than the national typical age of 24, with a typical age of 45.

Many residents live alone (31.3%), which is well above the national figure. People per home is slightly lower than the national average at 2.2.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 44.0% are owned outright. Rent is much lower than the national average at a typical $145 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 74.0% of workers commuting by car. Only 2.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 22.2% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the biggest industry at 20.3%. However, the unemployment rate of 7.6% is a little above the national average.

Crime is much lower here than in most areas, with a recorded offence rate of 1,635 per 100,000 people.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.4. While many homes are near a park or school, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.