The Pines

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 28.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 14.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half of the population (52.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 25.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $619, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 42.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is reflected in the 10.4% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.3% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, though very few care for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Living arrangements are dominated by people alone, who make up 52.7% of households. This is far above the national average of 25.6%, and typical homes are small, with only 1.7 people per dwelling.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 58.2% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of just $120.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one takes about 55 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.7% of people moving in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

A low proportion of adults (36.4%) are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 9.1% is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Those employed work mostly in retail, agriculture, and construction.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.