Sellicks Hill

The community is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 51, which is 13 years older than the Australian figure. Children under 15 make up only 10% of the population, well below the national average of 18.2%.

About 22.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than similar areas, though still a little below the South Australian figure of 24.1%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the population. While 8% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents—57.2%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a higher rate of bachelor degrees or above than most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average of 26.3%. About 54.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average.

Typical household weekly incomes are $1,792, which is a little above the state figure. Higher earners are present here, with 21.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are much more likely to provide unpaid care or do heavy housework than people in most similar areas. Additionally, 5.3% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national rate.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Households here tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 49.6% of families.

Almost every home is a separate detached house (97.3%), and 36.3% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. However, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. This is reflected by the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 26.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of the community—65.9%—are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area has a lower number of recorded offences than most similar areas, and the property damage rate is much lower than usual. The crime rate fell by 64.7% over the last five years.

Walking is difficult here due to a lack of amenities and a steep average terrain slope of 8.2%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.