Ungarra

Ungarra is far younger than the state and national figures, with 31.4% of the population being children under 15. This trend is mirrored in the high number of de facto relationships, which is well above the national average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91% born in Australia. This makes the proportion of overseas-born residents far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 96.2% of residents. Consequently, the share of people using another language at home is far below the South Australian and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

While the share of adults with a university degree is far below the national average, 58.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,224. There are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

Residents generally report better health than the state average, with a lower share of people living with long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

Community spirit is very high, with 48.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.2% of families are couples with children.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are among the lowest at $100.

The town is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 21.9% of people work from home, which is far above the state figure.

The community is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being well below the state and national figures.

Employment is strong and centered on the land, with 53.4% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.