Sampson Flat

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national average of 38. While there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, the population of seniors is well below the state figure.

A much higher proportion of people were born overseas compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the South Australian average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home by 95.2% of the population. The number of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

A higher proportion of people here have no religion compared to most similar areas. This figure is well above the national average, though it remains a little below the state figure.

This is a highly educated community, with a much higher rate of bachelor degrees and Year 12 completion than most similar areas. These figures are well above both state and national levels.

Earnings are very high here, with typical household incomes well above the national figure. A far higher proportion of households earn $3,000 or more a week compared to the rest of the state.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of mental health conditions than most similar areas. The number of people needing help with daily activities is also well below the state and national figures.

Unpaid work is common here, with a far higher rate of people doing significant housework than the national average. This is consistent with a higher proportion of people providing unpaid care and caring for children.

The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families tend to be larger here, with people per home a little above the national figure. This is reflected in the high number of couples with children and a far lower rate of people living alone than in the state.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and a far higher proportion are owned outright than is typical for Australia. Most homes are large, with 83.7% having three or more bedrooms.

This is a car-dependent community where every home has a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport. However, a higher proportion of people work from home compared to the state average.

The number of people who moved in the last five years is around the middle for similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is dominated by managers and professionals, with many employed in education and training.

Sampson Flat is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.