Stanley Flat

Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is also older than average, with a typical age of 46 and a higher share of seniors than most areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 85.3% born here. This is far below the national and state proportions for people born overseas, who make up only 7.2% of the population.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of residents. Only 1.2% use another language at home, which is far below the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

About 47.6% of residents identify as Christian. Another 42.6% report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, and 19% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is well below the state and national figures, and fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the rest of Australia.

Incomes are generally higher than in most similar areas. The typical family earns $2,096 a week, and 12.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Very few people need help with daily activities, and the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state and national figures.

This is a highly active community, with 37% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid work is also common, with 35% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 8, and earns significantly more than First Nations people elsewhere in the state and nation.

Family households are the norm, with 53.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, fewer people live alone here than in most other areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 44.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, at just 6.8%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 27.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national trend, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working life is active here, with 66.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or as managers.

The area is very safe, with some of the lowest recorded offence rates at this level. Crime has fallen by 50% over the last five years.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are almost no amenities, such as shops or health services, within a 15-minute walk.