Renmark South

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. While 21% of the population are seniors, there is also a strong presence of children, who make up 18.4% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or national figures. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

A surprisingly high 17.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is about the same as the state average. Greek is the most common second language, spoken by nearly 10% of residents.

Nearly half of the community (46.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains the next most common affiliation at 42.6%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

The area is relatively affluent; typical personal weekly income is $830, which is higher than most similar areas. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the state average.

Health profiles are around the middle for this level, though the rate of mental health conditions (6.4%) is well below the state average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition reported.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 26.1% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national figure. Volunteer rates are a little below the state average.

There are six First Nations people living here. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28 and a personal income that is far above the state figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and very few people living alone. Over half of all households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large, owner-occupied homes, with 91% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the state or national figures, and typical weekly rents are much lower.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive themselves to work.

Residents tend to stay put, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. However, there has been a higher-than-usual arrival of people from overseas.

The local workforce is very active, with 68.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is very safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most similar areas. Theft and assault rates are also particularly low.

The neighbourhood is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.