Ramco Heights

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 52 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. First Nations people make up 11.1% of the community, which is well above the South Australian average of 2.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (80.7%), and the community has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

While English is the main language, 10.4% of people use another language at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national average.

A majority of residents (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 39.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure. The typical household earns $1,392 a week, and only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national average.

The community has a lower rate of mental health conditions and people needing help with daily activities compared to most areas. Around 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with a volunteer rate well above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than seen elsewhere.

First Nations households earn $2,250, which is far above the state average. However, the typical personal income for First Nations people is only $100, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

About 29.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Most households consist of couples, with about 52% having children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and renting is very rare at only 8.3%. Nearly 40% of these homes are owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is almost non-existent, with a very long walk to the nearest stop and a drive time to the city of 126 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than the state average. Notably, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is lower than the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.