Peake

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. Marital patterns are unusual for the area, as no one is in a de facto relationship.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

While English is the main language, 6.7% of people use another language at home. This includes Punjabi, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little above the state average.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.7% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below both the state and national figures.

Incomes are much lower than the usual figures for South Australia. The typical household earns $900 a week, and only 6.8% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 32.7% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas at 2.9%.

Community spirit is high, with a very high 33.3% of residents volunteering. There is also a strong connection to service, as 4.4% of people have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently living in this area.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. A large 43.2% of residents live alone, which is far above the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.7% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is very low at $90, and the usual monthly home loan payment is just $546.

The area is car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 20.9% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 11.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.

Jobs are heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 81.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.