Tarcowie

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 80.5% born here and no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for other languages.

Religious affiliation is common, with 63.4% identifying as Christian. Only 19.5% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 60.6% have completed Year 12, which is well above the South Australian average.

Typical family incomes are $2,374 a week, which is well above the state average. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term condition and 14.6% reporting a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 30.3% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Families with children are very common, making up 82.6% of households. However, the typical home is smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling.

Housing costs are very low compared to the rest of the country. Typical weekly rents are just $150, and home-loan payments are far below the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 22.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.

Tarcowie is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.