Sceale Bay

Sceale Bay is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 58. Despite this, children under 15 make up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national and state figures.

Over half the community (52.7%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. The remaining residents are mostly Christian.

The area has a high rate of Year 12 completion at 66.7%, which is well above the national figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher (11.1%) are far fewer than in the rest of the state.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical personal weekly income at just $458. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 40.0% of people, with arthritis being the most frequent. Despite this, no one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very high; 35.6% are volunteers and 28.9% provide unpaid care, both of which are far above the state and national averages.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is a little below the South Australian average.

Most households are couples without children (58.3%), and very few people live alone. There are no one-parent families in the community.

Housing is dominated by detached homes, with a striking 87.5% owned outright. Very few homes have three or more bedrooms, and no one is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle and no public transport services available.

The community is relatively stable, as only 26.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far lower than the national figure. Those employed work mostly in construction, agriculture, and retail.

Sceale Bay is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.