Red Creek

The community is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 39 and a high proportion of children. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 12.4%, which is well below the state average of 20.0%.

Australian and English are the most common ancestries. While 15.2% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 94.5% of people using it only. Only 2.1% use another language at home, which is far below the South Australian average.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian, while 37.9% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

A higher than usual 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,214, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455. This is consistent with the high typical family income of $2,277.

Residents enjoy good health, with only 22.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Local participation is high, with 21.7% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are large, averaging 3.4 people, which is well above the national figure of 2.5. This is driven by a high number of couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 83.7% of which have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents their home.

Cars are essential, as every home has at least one vehicle. While 18.4% of people work from home, the area has no public transport stops.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A very high 72.5% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is heavily 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.