Point Sturt

Residents are far older than the national average, with 26.6% aged 65 and over and very few children. A high proportion of people live in de facto relationships, well above the figures for South Australia and Australia.

English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries. While 14.1% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

About 43.8% of people report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with 59.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is well above the state average, and 19.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,124 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national trend.

Health needs are high here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 33.3% of people volunteer, far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also very common, and 7.3% of residents served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here.

Homes are typically small, with 2.3 people per household. Over a quarter of residents live alone, and half of the households consist of couples without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, most of which have three or more bedrooms. No one is renting, and typical home-loan payments of $871 are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for nearly half the workforce. While unemployment is 0.0%, only 57.9% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.