Murray Bridge East

Residents are noticeably older than the state average, with 22.2% aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents at 6.4%, far below both state and national levels. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 46.8% and 39.5% respectively.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the South Australian average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 47.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45.6% of residents.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, the 40.8% of residents who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,439, about the same as the state average. However, high earners are few, with only 12.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.6% of residents. This is consistent with the older age of the population, with 6.8% of people needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 21.2%, well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care (16.2%) or perform significant amounts of unpaid housework.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income of $1,031 and a far higher Year 12 completion rate of 54.5% compared to state and national figures.

Family life is dominated by couples, with 53.5% of households having children and 34% without. About 22.7% of people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house (99.6%), and 89.1% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 43.7% of homes owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.9% of people driving to work. Public transport use is very low, as only 0.7% of commuters use it.

The population is relatively stable, with 29% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 61.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is similar to the national figure. Common industries include health care, retail, and construction.

The overall crime rate is around the middle for its level, though theft and motor vehicle theft rates are higher than in most similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. Most homes are far from health services and schools, though about half are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.