Torrens Vale

The community is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 29.6% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 are very few, at just 7.0%, which is far below the Australian average.

About 23.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and roughly the same as the South Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 56.3%.

English is the only language spoken at home for 95.8% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

People with no religion make up 69.0% of the population, which is among the highest for this level and far above the national figure of 38.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 21.3% have a bachelor degree or higher. While this is higher than most similar areas, it is still well below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $604, which is well below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result far below the state and national averages.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 49.3% of residents. This is far above the national figure, with asthma and arthritis being the most frequent conditions.

Volunteering is very high at 37.7%, far above the national average. Additionally, 32.8% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Family life is dominated by couples, with 60.7% having children and 41.1% without. There are no one-parent families in the community, which is far below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is very low at $178.

The area is entirely car-reliant with no public transport stops. However, 38.9% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 65.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.