Pike River

The population is notably older than most areas, with the typical age at 49 and 28.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the community.

About 17.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though well below the South Australian average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, and German.

A quarter of the community (23.1%) uses a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. Italian and Punjabi are the most common additional languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 61.5% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion (26.9%) is far below the national figure.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 50% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are heavily skewed toward agriculture and the environment, accounting for nearly half of all degrees.

Typical incomes are high, with a typical family earning $2,624 a week, which is well above the state figure. The typical personal income is also higher than most similar areas at $857 per week.

Health challenges are common, as 40.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 23.9% of people providing such care, far above the national average. This is higher than the 8.7% who provide unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the one recorded First Nations resident is far older than the national typical age.

Most households consist of couples, with 63% having children and 43.5% without. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 45.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. However, 24.2% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The community is very settled, with only 6% of people moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Employment is very strong, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.