Paris Creek

The community is much older than the national figure, with 20.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 16.0% of the population, which is about the same as the South Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About half of the residents (49.0%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 52.8% of residents completed Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher (13.8%) are far fewer than the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household income is $1,768 a week, which is a little above the state figure. High earners are common here, with 13.8% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, well above the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.7% of residents. Overall, 32.5% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 27.5% volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common here than in most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and while the typical age of 52 is far older than the national figure of 24, household income for this group is much higher than in most areas.

Family homes are the norm, with 52.6% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are much less common here (5.1%) than the national figure of 14.1%.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 9.7%, far below the national average of 30.6%, while 43.1% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own a motor vehicle. About 17.8% of people work from home.

About 36.9% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average.

Employment is high, with 67.1% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has some of the lowest crime rates at this level, with recorded offences per 100,000 people sitting at 485.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.