# Sunnydale

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: South Australia › Rest of SA › Mid Murray › 5353, SA

Area: 50 km²

Typical weekly household incomes are among the lowest in the region, with Sunnydale being a very small and elderly community. The typical household earns just $725 a week, which is far below the national figure. This low income is consistent with a population where nearly 70% of residents are seniors and very few adults are still working. It is a quiet, residential area where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 68 years. Seniors make up 69.2% of the population, while there are no children under 15 living here.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 39 | — |
| Median age | 68 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 69.2% | — |
| Children under 15 | 0.0% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.1% | — |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 69.2%, Older adults (45–64) 35.9%

**Marital status** — Married 56.4%, Divorced 10.3%, Separated 10.3%, Never married 7.7%, Widowed 7.7%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 41% and 30.8% of residents respectively. About 17.9% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 17.9% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.9%, England 7.7%

**Ancestry** — English 41.0%, Australian 30.8%, Scottish 12.8%, German 10.3%

## Language

English is the sole language used at home for 94.9% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, and none use a language other than English at home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 94.9%

## Religion

Christianity is the most common religion at 43.6%. About 35.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the South Australian figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 35.9% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 43.6%, No religion 35.9%, Not stated 10.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Schooling levels are among the lowest for this area type, with only 20.5% of residents completing Year 12. However, 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 20.5% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 15.4% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 11 23.1%, Year 10 23.1%, Year 12 20.5%, Year 9 or below 10.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 34.5%, Bachelor degree 20.7%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.8%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 20.7%, Society & culture 17.2%, Agriculture & environment 10.3%, Health 10.3%

## Income

Typical weekly personal income is $512, which is much lower than the national figure of $805. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $512 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $725 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,375 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 0.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — Under $650 23.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 53.8%, $650–$1,499 23.1%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 48.7% of people, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 20.5% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 48.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 0.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 20.5%, Cancer 12.8%, Diabetes 12.8%, Other condition 12.8%, Heart disease 7.7%, Lung condition 7.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 35.9%, One condition 30.8%

## Community Participation

Unpaid housework is very common, with 53.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Additionally, 10.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 20.5% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 0.0% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 12.8% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 10.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 53.8% | — |

## First Nations

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of these residents is 58 years, which is far older than the national figure of 24 years.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |
| First Nations median age | 58 yrs | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are generally small, with 33.3% of people living alone and a typical household size of 1.8 people. There are no one-parent families in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.8 | — |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | — |
| People living alone | 33.3% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 100.0%, Couples with children 10.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 71.4%, 1 person 33.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is very stable, with 71.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Every home in the area is a separate detached house.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $643 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |
| Households renting | 0.0% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 71.4% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 52.4% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 71.4%, Owned with a mortgage 14.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 33.3%, 2 bedrooms 19.0%, 4 bedrooms 19.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is 87 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 87 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 55.6%, Car (driver) 44.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 52.9%, 2 vehicles 29.4%, 3 vehicles 23.5%

## Migration & Movement

Movement into the area is moderate, with 30.8% of residents having moved here in the last five years, which is lower than the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 30.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is uncommon here; only 20.5% of adults are in the workforce, which is far below the state average of 60%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Labour-force participation | 20.5% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Administrative & support 66.7%, Construction 44.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 66.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 44.4%, Technicians & trades 33.3%

## Walkability

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 2.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 0.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.2% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41407/sunnydale