Smoky Bay

The area is far older than the national figure, and children under 15 are much less common here than in most places. About 4.6% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the South Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the state or nation. English, Irish and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly 44% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.8%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with very few adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 25.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, and only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $1,416 per week, which is much lower than in most areas.

About 28.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. However, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas.

The community is highly active, with 27.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. More people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework here than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are typically far older than the national average, with a typical age of 59. Typical personal income for this group is $324, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. Most households consist of couples without children, and about 27.7% of people live alone.

Housing is mostly detached houses, and 46.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $200, well below the South Australian average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 10.5% of people work from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or nation. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. Full-time employment is far below the national figure, though the unemployment rate is lower than most areas.

The area has a much higher rate of burglary and motor vehicle theft than most areas. However, the overall crime rate has fallen significantly over the last five years.

The community is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While many people can walk to a park or groceries, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.