Point Pass

The area is far older than the national figure, with 34.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This is far above the 17.2% seen across Australia. People in de facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 15.4% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, but still well below the South Australian figure of 24.1%.

English is the primary language for 87.0% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 51.2%. Those with no religion make up 31.7%, a figure that is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,093 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.5% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This helps explain why 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, with 20.4% of people pitching in. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Family units are common, with 52.7% of households being couples with children. About 26.3% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than in most similar areas.

The community consists entirely of separate houses, 63.2% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are very low at $200.

Car travel is essential, as 63.0% of people drive to work and every home has at least one motor vehicle. While there are some bus stops, no one uses public transport to commute.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, at 49.5%. Those who are employed often work in education, health care, or agriculture.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.4. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.