Strathalbyn

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the Australian average of 38. This is driven by a high proportion of seniors, who make up 26.5% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 82.7% of the population identifies as Australian or English. Only 12.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

The community is notably secular, with 53.0% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion sits at 45.9%, which is also well below the state average.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with a typical household earning $1,254 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Similarly, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 23.5% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.1% of people providing support to others.

There are 139 First Nations people in the area, and the community reports a 0.0% unemployment rate, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.

Family life is diverse, with 50.2% of homes consisting of couples with children. However, 26.5% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.4% of dwellings. Homes tend to be large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, and 38.8% are owned outright.

The area is very car-dependent, with 67.3% of people driving to work. Only 1.0% use public transport, and just 8.9% of the workforce works from home.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the state average of 36.9%.

The local workforce is smaller than in other areas, with 53.7% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry at 16.4%.

Overall crime is lower than in most areas, with particularly low rates of robbery and motor vehicle theft. The general recorded offence rate is also lower than typical for this level.

The town is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.7. Only about half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.