Terowie

The community is far older than the state average, with 28.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an English ancestry make up the largest group at 45.2%. Only 11.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 44.4% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 36.3%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 26.2% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state average of 54.6%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $589 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 17.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, at 20.8%. There is also a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up a larger share of the population than in most similar areas. The typical First Nations resident is 45, which is far older than the state average of 24.

Living alone is very common, with 52.6% of people in single-person households. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and homes are smaller, typically holding just 1.8 people.

Home ownership is high, with 52.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national average at just $135.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 7.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. While there are some bus stops, the walk to the nearest one is longer than in most areas.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 35.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 11.4%, well above the state figure of 5.4%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.8. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.