Penneshaw

Penneshaw is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.1% of people aged 65 and over. This is consistent with the low number of children under 15, who make up only 10.4% of the population.

About 19.3% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents (57.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. Nearly half of the population completed Year 12, though this is well below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $961 a week. This is far below the national typical household income of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 37.5% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, followed by mental health issues.

Volunteering is very high, with 35.3% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. For this group, the typical personal income of $575 is about the same as the national figure.

Many people live alone here, with 41.5% of households consisting of one person. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.9 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Homes are almost exclusively separate houses, and 45.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $215, which is far below the Australian average of $375.

The area is very car-dependent, with a long drive time of 148 minutes to the city. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.7% of the population.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 36.5%. Many of those who do work are employed in accommodation, food, transport, or warehousing.

The area has a higher recorded offence rate than most similar places, with theft and burglary making up all of the reported crimes.

Penneshaw is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.