Mount Mary

The typical resident is 48, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.1% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average of 2.4%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births reported. Those who listed an ancestry most commonly cited English or Australian heritage.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people speak another language.

More than half of residents (55.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 28% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $466, which is far below the state figure of $1,455.

Health needs are very high here; 47.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 38.9% live with a mental health condition, both far above state and national averages.

Volunteering is very common, with 30% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are particularly young, with a typical age of 12, which is far younger than the state and national figure of 24.

One-parent families make up 34.6% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments of just $184.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available and a 90-minute drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 50% of residents having moved in the last five years, well above the national average.

Only 36.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.