Peterhead

About 5.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the state and national figures. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 15.9%.

English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. While 15.6% of people were born overseas, this is well below the South Australian and national figures.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. Those using another language at home make up 8.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents, 57.1%, have no religion. This is far above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there are more schools within 3km here than in about 81% of similar areas.

The typical household income is $1,346 a week, which is well below the national figure. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high at 12.5%, well above the national figure.

Volunteering is much lower here than in most areas, at 12.7%. Similarly, only 19.5% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, which is much lower than the usual amount.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, with 28.1% speaking a First Nations language, far above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is 18, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Living arrangements are quite different from most areas, with 39.4% of people living alone and 26.0% in one-parent families. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.1 people.

Renters make up 29.8% of the community, and only 24.3% of homes are owned outright, both figures being much lower than the national average. Homes here are also smaller, as 62.3% have three or more bedrooms, far below the national figure.

Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and 7.7% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is well-connected, with most residents within a five-minute walk of a stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 36.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 60.4% employed full-time. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, and construction.

The total offence rate is among the highest at this level, though motor vehicle theft is much lower than most areas. Theft and property damage are the most common crimes.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, far above the state average.