Port Gawler

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with only 8.9% of people aged 65 and over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most other similar areas.

About 17% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though well below the South Australian average. Those with Italian, English, and Australian ancestry make up the largest groups.

Language diversity is high for a small area, with 20.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is a little above the state average, and Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state figure of 45.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than the national figure, with only 5.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40% having completed Year 12.

Typical household incomes are well above the state average at $2,100 a week, and 33.3% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing at rates well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid care is a major part of local life, with 39.1% of people caring for children unpaid, a rate far above the national figure.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though First Nations household incomes are much higher than those in most similar areas.

Homes are large and usually full, with an average of 3.4 people per household. This helps explain why no one in the area lives alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, though only 18.2% are owned outright, a figure far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to get to work and every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are very strong, with 78% of the workforce employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.