Naracoorte

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is slightly younger than the state average. However, seniors make up 21.5% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 17.2%.

Birthplaces are diverse here, with 18.6% of people born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, both sitting at around 38%.

About 14% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This contributes to a higher proportion of people who speak little or no English compared to the state and national figures.

No religion is the most common response at 42.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity follows closely at 41.2%.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 40.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is significantly lower than the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are generally lower than in most similar areas. The typical family earns $1,723 a week, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Health trends are consistent with the national average, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported issues.

There is a strong culture of giving back here, with 24% of people volunteering, a rate well above both the state and national averages. However, fewer people provide unpaid care compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in 88% of similar areas. Residents here see better outcomes than the state average, including a much lower unemployment rate of 7% and higher typical personal incomes.

Living arrangements are varied, with 29.9% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. About 54% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.7% of dwellings. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $230.

Car reliance is high, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Very few residents work from home, at 4.2%, which is far below the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are especially common, at 27.9%, which is far above the state and national averages.

Manufacturing (17.2%) and agriculture (14.5%) are the main industries. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is a little lower than both the state and national figures.

The rate of assault and property damage is higher than in most areas. However, the overall crime rate has fallen by 16.9% over the last five years.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it falls well below the state average for overall walkability. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, far fewer are within reach of public transport or schools.