Templers

The community is noticeably younger than the state average, and it has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 4.3%. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English is the most common ancestry at 52.9%, followed by Australian at 37.0%.

English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity, with no one reporting another language as their primary tongue.

The area has a very high proportion of people with no religion at 68.1%, which is far above both the South Australian and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

While 32.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week—well above the national average—the typical family income of $1,625 is well below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and no one needing help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.5% of people providing this care, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, and the typical personal income for this group is $724, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations residents is 47, far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a little above the national figure, and it is consistent with the high number of couples with children.

Every home in Templers is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is very settled, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, and full-time employment is higher than the national average. However, the unemployment rate of 8.2% is well above the national figure.

There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, leaving the area with a walkability score of 0.0.