Toora

The typical resident is 44, which is older than the state and national figures. While children make up 14.6% of the population, seniors over 65 are far less common here than in most other areas at 7.3%.

About 14.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but still well below the South Australian average of 24.1%. Most people identify as Australian, English, or German.

English is the main language for 95.1% of the community. While 7.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar small areas, this is far below the state and national figures.

Nearly half the population, 46.3%, reported having no religion. This is about the same as the South Australian average and well above the national figure.

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, putting Toora among the lowest for this qualification. However, 54.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are $1,749 a week, a little above the state average. However, personal incomes are lower than the national figure, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

About 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. In contrast, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 31.6% of people helping out—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

No one lives alone in Toora, and most homes are made up of couples with or without children. This contributes to an average household size of 2.5 people, which is typical for Australia.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 50% owned outright—far above the national figure. Rents are very low at a typical $100 per week, but homes tend to be smaller, with far fewer having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute by transit. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 52.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is far above the state and national averages.

Employment rates are very high, with 76.3% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time employment is far more common here than in most other areas.

Toora is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.