Verran

The typical resident is only 35, making the area noticeably younger than the national figure. Family life is central here, with 33% of people being children and a much higher proportion of de facto relationships than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 96.6% born here. This makes the proportion of overseas-born residents far below both the state and national figures.

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

A large portion of the community reports having no religion, at 44.3%, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are well qualified, with 65.1% completing Year 12 and 28.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local industry.

Incomes are high compared to most areas, with the typical household earning $2,083 a week. This is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455.

The population is very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions appearing much less frequently than in most other areas.

Community spirit is strong, with 58.3% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. A high number of residents also provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded as living here, though First Nations household income in the area is far above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children, and no one in the area lives alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.7% of homes owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and 76.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least two vehicles. Interestingly, 37% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 68.5% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 90% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.