Tooperang

The area is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 45. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common here. While 17.7% of people were born overseas, this is well below the figures for South Australia and the rest of the country.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community. Only 2.2% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents, 54.2%, have no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the South Australian average of 22.7%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,825, which is well above the state average. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the national figure.

A higher than usual 7.4% of people need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.8% of the population, which is about the national average.

Caring for children is a significant activity here, with 30.9% of people providing unpaid childcare. This is well above the figures for both the state and the nation.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 11, and reports a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the state figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 57.5% of households are couples with children.

The community consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 95.6% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, as 36.3% of homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population is very stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 44.8%. Many residents work in construction or agriculture, though 61.4% of adults are either working or looking for work.

The area has seen a huge increase in crime over the last five years, with the rate rising by 266.7%. Assault-related offences are much higher than in most similar areas.

Tooperang is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.