Orroroo

Orroroo is much older than most similar areas, with 30.1% of people aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. This is reflected in the family structure, where people living alone make up 38.1% of households, well above the South Australian average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.9% born here. Only 7.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the population. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the 22.3% national average.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.4% report no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below state and national levels; for example, the typical household earns $966 a week, which is far below the Australian figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 10% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.

Volunteering is very common, with 29.6% of people pitching in, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This is consistent with a higher-than-average 15.2% of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people make up a small part of the town, with a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure of $540.

Homes are generally small, with 2.1 people per home, a little below the national average of 2.5. One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $162.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 63.1% of workers driving to work. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very settled, with only 22.6% moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing employ 25% of the workforce. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.

Recorded offences per 100,000 people are much lower than most areas, though property damage is a more common issue locally.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 66.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far above the South Australian average.