Taratap

The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 7.9% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 35, the area is unusual for having no children under 15 and very few seniors.

English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are most common. About 18.4% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the South Australian average.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.

Nearly half the population (47.4%) reports having no religion, which is a little above the state average and well above the national figure.

Education is heavily linked to the local economy, with 45% of qualifications in agriculture and environment. While 57.1% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of people with a bachelor's degree is far below the national average.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and 11.1% of people earn over $2,000 a week. However, typical family incomes are a little below those in the rest of the state.

Health challenges are common here, with 39.5% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure. About 13.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, though volunteer rates are below the state average.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 3 people. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 15, and personal incomes are far below the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 30% of households, which is far above the national average.

Rents are very low, with the typical weekly rent of $161 being far below the national and state figures. There is also very little crowding, with only 0.5 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. No one works from home, and everyone who commutes does so by car.

About 32.4% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 57.1% of the workforce. Job security is high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national average.

Taratap is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.