Padthaway

The community is slightly older than the state average, with 19.3% of people aged 65 and over. It is also more diverse in some areas, as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is much higher than most similar places at 5.3%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 15.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 78.8% of people. Interestingly, 9.3% of residents use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other parts of the state; the proportion of people with no religion is 37.1%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 34.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,260, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the typical personal weekly income of $838 is a little above the state average.

Residents generally report better health than those in most similar areas, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities and 5.9% having a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community for volunteering, with 30.3% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are 17 First Nations residents, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the state and national averages. Household income for this group is among the lowest at $466.

A large number of people live alone here (33.6%), which is well above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical number of people per home is lower than most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 41.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than most areas, typically costing $150 per week.

Car use is essential, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. While 15.2% of people work from home, those who use public transport face a long walk of 25 minutes to the nearest stop.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. However, recent overseas arrivals are well above the national average at 18.0%.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 41.7% of workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate of 935 per 100,000 people, which is among the lowest at this level.

Padthaway is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Its walkability score of 0.8 is far below the South Australian average.