Port Pirie South

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. Seniors make up 22.8% of the population, a figure well above the Australian average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.2%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below both the state and national figures.

While 90.3% of people speak only English at home, the proportion of those using another language is higher than in most similar areas, though still far below the state average.

Almost 46% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the South Australian figure and well above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 35.8% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the usual weekly household income being $1,145, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 36.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state or nation, while volunteer rates are lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though typical personal incomes are well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (33.6%) and one-parent families (20.1%) compared to most areas.

Separate houses make up 88.4% of dwellings, far above the national figure, and typical weekly rents of $200 are far below the Australian average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and only 2.3% working from home, among the lowest figures for this level.

While movement into the area is around the middle for its level, recent arrivals from overseas are much higher than in most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure.

The area experiences much higher rates of theft, property damage, and assault than most similar areas, with a significant increase in crime over the last five years.

Despite having many homes within a short walk of public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent because groceries and health services are far less accessible than the state average.