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Reeves Plains

61 km²

A much older population than the national average lives in Reeves Plains, where the typical resident is 48. This small community is almost entirely made up of families in large, detached houses, with very few people living alone. It is a place where most residents are born in Australia and a high proportion of homes are owned outright. The area is car-dependent and sparsely populated, with a strong leaning towards those who have no religious affiliation.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over. It has far fewer children under 15 than most areas, at just 13.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 34.1%

Seniors (65+) 20.2%

Young adults (25–44) 16.3%

Children (0–14) 13.2%

Youth (15–24) 11.6%

129 Population —

48 yrs Median age — Here 48 yrs SA 41 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% SA 2.4% Aus 3.2%

20.2% Aged 65+ — Here 20.2% SA 20.0% Aus 17.2%

13.2% Under 15 — Here 13.2% SA 17.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Most of the population was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.9% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

10.9% Born overseas — Here 10.9% SA 24.1% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the primary language for 86.8% of residents. While 6.2% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Languages

English only 86.8%

6.2% Other language — Here 6.2% SA 17.8% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% SA 2.7% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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Nearly half of the residents (48.8%) report having no religion, a figure well above both the South Australian and national averages.

Religion

No religion 51%
Christianity 43%
Not stated 6%

48.8% No religion — Here 48.8% SA 45.8% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

School completion

Year 12 42.1%

Year 11 18.7%

Year 9 or below 15.9%

Year 10 14.0%

Schools nearby

10.7% Bachelor+ — Here 10.7% SA 22.7% Aus 26.3%

42.1% Year 12 — Here 42.1% SA 54.6% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national figure.

$1,542 Household income — Here $1,542 SA $1,455 Aus $1,746

$769 Personal income — Here $769 SA $734 Aus $805

$1,937 Family income — Here $1,937 SA $1,889 Aus $2,120

4.5% High earners Here 4.5% SA 9.1% Aus 12.5%

12.5% High-income homes Here 12.5% SA 16.5% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Long-term health conditions affect 27.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 4.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

27.9% Health condition Here 27.9% SA 31.0% Aus 27.7%

8.5% Mental health Here 8.5% SA 9.8% Aus 8.8%

4.7% Needs assistance — Here 4.7% SA 6.7% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Volunteering is common here, with 21.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the state and national figures. This is alongside a higher than average rate of former Defence Force members at 3.7%.

21.4% Volunteering — Here 21.4% SA 17.0% Aus 14.1%

10.7% Unpaid carers — Here 10.7% SA 13.1% Aus 11.9%

25.0% Unpaid child care — Here 25.0% SA 26.5% Aus 26.3%

3.7% Defence service Here 3.7% SA 3.2% Aus 2.8%

21.4% Housework 15h+ — Here 21.4% SA 21.5% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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

0 First Nations people

Family & Households

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Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone (7.5%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Family types

Couples with children 62%
Couples without children 26%
One-parent families 10%
Other families 3%

2.9 Household size —

9.9% One-parent — Here 9.9% SA 14.8% Aus 14.1%

7.5% Living alone — Here 7.5% SA 28.5% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every single home in the area is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 42.5% of homes owned outright.

Tenure

Owned outright 46%
Owned with a mortgage 41%
Rented 14%

$338 Rent — Here $338 SA $300 Aus $375

$1,408 Mortgage — Here $1,408 SA $1,500 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 SA 0.80 Aus 0.80

12.5% Renting — Here 12.5% SA 27.6% Aus 30.6%

42.5% Owned outright — Here 42.5% SA 32.8% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 66.7%

Worked at home 13.6%

0.0% No car — Here 0.0% SA 7.2% Aus 7.4%

13.6% Work from home — Here 13.6% SA 9.6% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% SA 4.1% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 SA 4.96

Migration & Movement

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The community is relatively stable, with 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

25.2% Recent movers — Here 25.2% SA 36.9% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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More people here are working or looking for work (65.2%) compared to the state average. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure, with many working in agriculture, manufacturing, or public administration.

Industry

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 18.2%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Public administration & safety 12.1%

Health care & social assistance 12.1%

Transport & warehousing 10.6%