Taylorville

Children under 15 make up 22.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 9.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestral heritage after Australian.

English is the dominant language, with only 3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religion is more common here than in most other areas, with 57.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 32.3% report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,458 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, family incomes are a little below the South Australian figure.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Interestingly, long-term health conditions are well below the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 29.3% volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of just 8 years, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 93% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, at a typical $155 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by bus or train. However, 28.8% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

While few people have moved recently, a striking 41.7% of recent arrivals came from overseas, which is far above the state and national figures.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry, employing 44.8% of the workforce. Unemployment is very low at 2.2%, well below the national average.

The overall crime rate is lower than in most areas, though motor vehicle theft is much higher. There has been a significant 250% increase in the crime rate over the last five years.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.