Pelican Lagoon

The area is far older than the national figure, with 64.6% of residents aged 65 or over. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 29.2% of people born overseas, which is well above the South Australian figure. English is the most common ancestry at 50%, followed by Australian and Scottish.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average.

A large majority of residents have no religion (68.8%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is very well qualified, as 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state and national averages. Most residents have completed Year 12, with many degrees in education and engineering.

Typical incomes are far below the national figure, with the typical personal weekly income at $450. Only 6.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 18.8% of residents. However, no one reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 47.9% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very high at 56.3%, while very few people care for children.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with no residents identifying as such.

Homes are small, with a typical 1.9 people per dwelling. The community consists almost entirely of couples without children, making up 96.4% of families.

Housing costs are much lower than the national figure, with typical weekly rents at $240 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $780.

Residents face a very long drive to the city, taking about 194 minutes. While there are five public transport stops, it takes a typical 46-minute walk to reach the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.1% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Only 35.4% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the national average, likely due to the high number of retirees.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.