Mount Torrens

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both South Australia and Australia. About 16.8% of the population are children under 15, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by German.

Only 2.0% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages. English is used by 92.3% of the community.

Nearly half of the population (49.9%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

About 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. The community is well-served by local schools, with 15.5 schools per 1,000 children.

Typical household weekly incomes are $1,896, which is well above the South Australian figure. About 21.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health outcomes are generally positive, with 27.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Mental health conditions are also reported less often than in most areas.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a strong history of service, as 4.7% of residents served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a small part of the community. The typical personal income for this group is $1,899, which is far above the state and national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up the majority of households at 66.1%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 90% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 8.8% of households renting, far below the national average.

Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 21.5% owning four or more.

The population is very stable, with only 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a strong connection to the land, with 12.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, well below the national figure.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 being among the lowest at this level. Property damage and theft rates are also among the lowest.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.8. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.