Streaky Bay

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up 24.9% of the community. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

A very high proportion of residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower percentage of overseas-born people than the state or national averages.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.1% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (47.6%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree and far fewer people completing Year 12 compared to the rest of South Australia.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national averages, with a typical household earning $1,111 a week and very few households earning $3,000 or more.

The rates of long-term health conditions and those needing help with daily activities are around the middle for similar areas, while mental health conditions are less common than in most places.

This is a highly active community; 33.1% of residents volunteer, which is far above the national figure. More people spend over 15 hours a week on unpaid housework than in most other areas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.0% of the population, and this group is noticeably older than the national average. Language preservation is strong here, with 27.6% speaking a First Nations language.

Living alone is much more common here than elsewhere, with 32.1% of people in single-person households. This contributes to a lower average number of people per home than the national figure.

Housing is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses, and 46.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical rents and mortgage payments are well below the national figures.

Cars are essential for most, as public transport use is very low and 61.2% of workers commute by driving. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are key industries, though the proportion of people working or looking for work is lower than in most similar areas.

The overall crime rate is much lower than in most areas, with particularly low rates of burglary and theft.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as far fewer homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or groceries compared to the state average.