Nildottie

Nildottie is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 56. Seniors make up 30.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average, while 5.9% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The community is predominantly Australian born, and those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English or German roots. Only 7.7% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the South Australian figure.

English is the primary language here, with 86.4% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, and none of the residents speak little or no English.

About 40% of the population reports having no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.6%.

Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 3.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 29.1% finished Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical personal weekly income at $457. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40% of residents—a rate far above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions, and 11.4% of people live with a mental health condition.

The community is highly active in volunteering, with 27.6% of people pitching in, far above the state average. This spirit of service is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than the state average with a typical age of 22. Their typical household income of $1,624 is well above the South Australian figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. A high number of people live alone (32.3%), and half of all households consist of couples without children.

Housing is very stable, with 61.3% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Almost every home is a separate house, and rental rates are much lower than in most areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, which is necessary given the 130-minute drive to the city.

The population is very settled, with only 19.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national trend.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 55.3% of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the state average at 64.7%, the overall rate of people working or looking for work is much lower than most areas.

Recorded offences are among the lowest at this level, with burglary being the only crime type reported.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.