Spence

The typical resident is 41, which is about the same as the state average but noticeably older than the national figure. The area has a very small number of seniors, with people aged 65 and over making up only 8.0% of the population.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.0% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures, with the most common ancestries being Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the South Australian and national figures.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, with 40.0% of people identifying as Christian and 28.0% reporting no religion, which is far below the state average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state and national figures.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,178 sitting far above the state figure.

The population is generally healthy, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average, though 28.0% report a long-term health condition, similar to the rest of Australia.

The area has a strong record of service, with 12.2% of people having served in the Defence Force and a high volunteer rate of 27.3%, which is far above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is lower than most similar areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 57.4% of the community.

Housing is very affordable compared to the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of just $68, among the lowest at this level.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes, which helps explain why 56.7% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 20.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is exceptionally strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a very high full-time employment rate of 86.7%. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.