Port Rickaby

The typical resident is 67, making this area far older than the rest of Australia. However, children under 15 make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common here. Only 10.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting the use of another language, far below the national average.

Nearly half of the community (47.8%) report having no religion, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.6% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is very low at $787, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 44.9% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Volunteerism is very high at 31%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 19% of people providing such support.

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is well above the state average. The typical age for this group is far younger than the national figure at just 8 years.

Living alone is much more common than usual, accounting for 37.9% of homes. One-parent families also make up a higher share of households than in most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 82.8% owned outright, far above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $270.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops.

Residents are relatively stable, with only 24.2% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 20.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.