North Moonta

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 54.2% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.9%, which is well below the 18.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English ancestry are the largest group at 49.1%. The proportion of people born overseas is 12.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, and only 1.5% of people use another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 43.5% identifying as Christian and 41.8% reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 23.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $831 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high, as 47.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average of 27.7%, and 12.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.0%, which is well above the national figure of 2.8%. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas at 14.6%.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. Their typical household income is $1,875, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,282.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 34.5% of households, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. This contributes to a lower typical household size of 2.0 people.

Home ownership is strong, with 42.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 9.2%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 74.2% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.7% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Job activity is among the lowest at this level, with only 24.9% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for those employed.

Crime is much lower than in most areas, and the recorded offence rate has fallen by 55.6% over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2. Access to amenities is limited, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services.