Mount George

The population is much older than the state average, with a typical age of 53. About 24.6% of residents are seniors, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A large majority of people here report no religion, at 58.7%, which is far above both the South Australian and national figures.

The community is highly qualified, with 39% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.4% having completed Year 12, both figures far above the state average.

Incomes are very high here, with 36.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $2,416 is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Residents are generally healthy; only 2.2% need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average of 6.7%.

There is a strong culture of giving back, with 32% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care.

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

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 57.8% having children and 36.9% without. One-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

The area consists almost entirely of detached houses, 89.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and no one is renting.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is stable, with only 25% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is highly professional, with 35.8% in professional roles. There is no unemployment in the area, though full-time work is less common than elsewhere.

The overall crime rate is much lower than most areas, although the burglary rate is high and the crime rate has risen sharply over the last five years.

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. Due to the steep terrain and lack of nearby shops or health services, almost no homes have a 15-minute walk to basic amenities.