Towitta

The typical resident is 59, which is far older than the South Australian average of 41. While the area has a low proportion of seniors over 65, there is a very high rate of people in de facto relationships at 40%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no overseas-born residents. English is the most common ancestry at 46.2%, followed by Australian, Irish, Scottish and German heritage.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith at 73.1%, though 42.3% of residents report having no religion. This figure is well above the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 20% of residents finished Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $774. This is far below the South Australian figure of $1,455, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health issues are particularly high at 15.4%, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%.

Participation in unpaid housework is very high, with 50% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Additionally, 20% of residents are volunteers, which is well above the state average.

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

Homes are smaller than usual, with an average of 2.0 people per household. One-parent families make up 32% of the community, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

Housing costs are much lower than average, with typical weekly rents at $160 and typical monthly loan payments at $1,083, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. It takes 89 minutes to drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 46.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 75% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average of 61.1%.

Towitta is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and only a few homes are near a park.