Seddon

The typical resident is 37, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average. It is a family-oriented community where 28.4% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 3.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages.

A huge 64.5% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical family and household incomes are a little above the state average, though very few people earn more than $2,000 a week. The typical family earns $2,125 weekly.

No residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high, with 44.2% of people volunteering—far above the national average. This strong community spirit is seen in the 33.7% of people who provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 67.1% of households are couples with children.

Every home is a separate house, and 53.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rents are also much lower than the national figure, typically costing $125 a week.

The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport available. However, 35.0% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is quite stable, as far fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state.

A large majority of the workforce is in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. More adults are working or looking for work here than in most other similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.