Solomontown

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 7.0% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the South Australian figure. The population is older than the national average, and 22.1% of residents are seniors.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.2%), and the area has far fewer people born overseas compared to both the state and the nation.

English is the dominant language for 85.4% of the community, which is far higher than the national figure. Only 0.8% of people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (54.8%) report no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning just $836 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition, and mental health conditions are reported at a rate well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas, and significantly fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, though unemployment for this group is a little above the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 40.0% of people living alone and 26.8% of families being one-parent households, both of which are far above the national average.

While 90.3% of homes are separate houses, renting is much more common here than in most areas. Typical weekly rents are very low at $195, far below the national figure.

Car ownership is lower than usual, with 18.5% of homes having no motor vehicle. This is consistent with the fact that almost no one commutes via public transport.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 13.7% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 12.3% that is well above the national figure. Only 45.4% of adults are working or looking for work.

The community experiences high levels of crime, with recorded offences and property damage rates much higher than most similar areas.

Most homes are within a short walk of public transport and schools, though access to groceries and health services is far below the state average.