Pelican Point

This is a far older community than the national average, with 43.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4.9% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

English ancestry is the most common at 54.3%, followed by Irish and Australian. About 14.8% of residents were born overseas, though this is still well below the South Australian average.

English is the only language used at home by 96.3% of the community. No one in the area reported speaking a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 45.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 43.2% report no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is a little below the state average but well above the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are much lower than the usual figures for the state and nation. The typical household earns $912 a week, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 46.9% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported issues, though those needing help with daily activities are slightly below the national average.

Volunteerism is high here, with 22.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. This spirit of service is seen alongside a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small, with only zero residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Homes are generally small, with only 1.8 people per household. Couples without children make up 75.5% of families, and 30.0% of people live alone, which is higher than most areas.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 57.5% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rents are well below the national figure, typically costing $200 a week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, with 38.9% owning two.

The population has seen some movement, with 34.6% of residents moving into the area in the last five years, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure. For those employed, the main industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing, and construction.

Pelican Point is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.