Sleaford

Sleaford is a far older community than most, with a typical age of 53. It has no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over, and no residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.9%), though 9.7% were born overseas. Those with overseas roots most commonly list English ancestry, followed by Irish and German heritage.

Everyone in the community speaks English only at home. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

The community is split evenly between people who identify as Christian (45.2%) and those with no religion (45.2%). This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national average.

Year 12 completion is well above the state average at 58.1%. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 19.4% of adults, which is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is a little above the state average. However, typical family income is $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 19.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above national levels.

Volunteering is very common in Sleaford, with 38.7% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, very few people provide unpaid care or look after children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families make up 24% of households, which is well above the state average.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical weekly rents at $210 and typical monthly loan payments at $825, both far below the national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 12.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong here, with 64.5% of adults working or looking for work. This is well above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 36.5% of homes are near a park.