Point Turton

The community is far older than the state or national average, with 39.7% of people aged 65 and over. Only 11.4% of residents are children under 15, which is well below the figures for South Australia and Australia.

Most people were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 45.4%. Only 9.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is used in the vast majority of homes, with 92.6% of people speaking it only. Just 2.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 46.9% of people report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.9% of the population.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.5% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,050 a week. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.7% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.0%.

The area has a high rate of community contribution, with 27.5% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most areas.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for this group is 15, which is far younger than the state and national figures of 24.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical size of 2.0 people. Couples without children make up the majority of families at 57.1%, and 28.5% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 60.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 43% have two.

About 34.0% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the figures for South Australia and Australia.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.8%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health care and social assistance.

The recorded offence rate is among the lowest for its level. Property damage and assault are the only reported crime types, and the overall crime rate fell by 25% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. While 84.2% of homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.