Petina

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with 25% of residents under 15 and no one aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the country, accounting for 28% of the population.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, with a combined Australian, English, German, and Scottish heritage. No residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language spoken at home in Petina. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below both the state and national figures.

A large majority of the community—61.1%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 38.5% completing Year 12, both far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly family income is $2,083, which is a little above the South Australian average. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, far below the national trend.

The community is in very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 13.9% of people—far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 71.4% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Care for children is also slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia.

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

Homes in Petina are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 65.6% of households are couples with children.

The typical weekly rent is only $80, which is far below the national figure. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,528, which is about the same as the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into or out of the area in the last five years, far below the national average.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, sitting at 64.3%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.