Perlubie

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 62 and 51.1% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.4%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 44.4% of the population, which is well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other reported affiliation at 37.8%.

Education levels are much lower than in most other areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical weekly household income is $962, which is far below the national average of $1,746.

Needing help with daily activities is far more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 17.8% of people. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 17.8%.

Volunteering is very high at 43.6%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Similarly, 12.8% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.6% being couples without children. One-parent families are not present in the community.

Homes are used more intensively than in most areas, with an average of one person per bedroom. Typical weekly rent is $270, which is well below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 14.3% of the workforce works from home.

The population is quite mobile, as 47.6% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure well above the national average of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (53.8%) compared to the rest of the state. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.