Renmark North

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. About 17.7% of the population are seniors, while children under 15 make up 15.9%, a little below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.8% of the community, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.

About 13.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek is the most common non-English language spoken here.

A striking 50.6% of people report no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.2% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,395, which is well below the national figure. Weekly personal income is also lower than usual at $609.

About 28.8% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis and asthma being the most common. People needing help with daily activities are slightly more common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.9% of people providing such support. However, the volunteering rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 12 people. This group is noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 19, and typical personal incomes are well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Detached houses are very common, making up 94.3% of homes. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rent is well below the national figure.

The area is highly dependent on cars, as 74.3% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport for commuting. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

This is a stable community where only 23.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also uncommon.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the biggest employers, with 16.7% of the workforce in this sector. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure.

The overall crime rate is much lower than in most areas, though burglary rates are higher than usual. Robbery is also more common, while property damage and theft are among the lowest seen at this level.

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