Narridy

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. However, there is a significant number of children, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the state and national averages.

The area is entirely Australian-born, with no overseas-born residents. Ancestry is predominantly English and Australian, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home in Narridy, which is far below the levels of diversity seen across South Australia and the rest of the country.

More than half the population identifies as Christian, while 42.4% report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Many residents have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure. Qualifications are most common in engineering, agriculture, and education.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure. While typical personal incomes are also lower than usual, 11.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the state average.

A high proportion of residents—42.4%—live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This includes asthma and arthritis, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 61.4% of people participating, far above the state and national figures. This strong community spirit is also seen in high rates of unpaid housework and childcare.

First Nations people in Narridy have a typical personal income far above the national and state figures. The First Nations population is also far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 12.

Living arrangements vary, with 37.5% of people living alone—far above the national figure—while 19.6% live in one-parent families, which is also well above average.

Housing consists entirely of separate houses, 45.8% of which are owned outright. Rents and mortgage payments are far below the national and state figures, and most homes are large, with three or more bedrooms.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 100% of homes owning a vehicle. This is reflected in the workforce, where 33.3% work from home, far above the national average.

About 30.6% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The workforce is exceptionally active, with 95.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with over half in management roles.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.