Venus Bay

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 30.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 10.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian and English, both at 35.6%, followed by Irish and Scottish at 13.6%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below both the South Australian figure of 17.8% and the national figure of 22.3%.

About 47.5% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 29.2% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $949 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. A typical personal weekly income is $634.

The area is very healthy for its age, as 0.0% of people need help with daily activities. However, 10.2% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

Community spirit is very high, with 35.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 26.4% of people providing care for others.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area. The recorded First Nations median age is 56, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are small, with a typical 1.8 people per home, well below the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples without children.

Housing costs are much lower than average, with typical weekly rents at just $130. Typical monthly home-loan payments are also well below the state average at $1,083.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.8, far below the state average of 5.5. While there are no schools or health services nearby, 84.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.