Mount Mckenzie

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and 29.3% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up 20.7% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, German, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Nearly half of the population (48.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

About 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 54.9% have completed Year 12, both of which are about the same as the South Australian average.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,625, which is a little above the state figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below both the state and nation.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 24.1% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

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

The community is dominated by families, with 80.5% of households being couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 12.5%, which is far below the state figure.

Every home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, far above the national average. There are no rental properties in the area.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Those who work mainly drive themselves to their jobs.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment at 46.7% is far below the national average. Local jobs are spread across construction, hospitality, health care, and retail.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, or schools.