Port Vincent

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 65. Seniors make up 50% of the population, while children under 15 account for only 5.2%, which is far below the South Australian figure of 17%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 50.7%. Those born overseas make up 12.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 93.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national average for linguistic diversity, and only 1.5% of residents use another language at home.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 43.1% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 28.6% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the state average of 54.6%, and only 9.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are far below the national average, with the typical household earning $934 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, and 57.2% of individuals earn under $650 weekly.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40.8% of residents, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, affecting 21.5% of the population.

The area has a very high rate of volunteers at 28.1%, which is far above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of retirees, though only 13.1% of people provide unpaid childcare.

There are 13 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $383, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.8 people per dwelling. A high 36.4% of people live alone, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.5% of homes owned outright, far above the state average of 32.8%. The vast majority of dwellings are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is $250.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. It is a long trip to the city, with a typical drive time of 123 minutes.

About 37.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is very low at 38.4%, far below the national figure of 61.1%. Local jobs are concentrated in accommodation and food services, as well as agriculture.

The community is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most areas. Property damage is the most common offence, but the overall crime rate fell by 41.2% over five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.9. While 66.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, no homes are within walking distance of a school.