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Victor Harbor
9 km²
A significant number of people have moved into Victor Harbor over the last five years, contributing to a population of 4,520. It is a retirement-focused community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure. This aging profile is reflected in the high proportion of seniors and a very small number of children. Most residents live in separate houses and enjoy a walkable environment with easy access to parks and health services.
Victor Harbor's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The community is far older than most, with 40.7% of residents aged 65 and over and a typical age of 59. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.9%, which is well below the national figure.
While 18.5% of residents were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.3% of the population. Only 3.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the South Australian and national averages.
Over half of the population (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.2% having completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are far below the national figures, with the usual household earning $882 a week. Only 5.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.
Health needs are high here, as 44.2% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.2% need help with daily activities—both figures are among the highest at this level.
Volunteerism is higher than average at 21.5%, and 15.4% of people provide unpaid care. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of veterans, with 5.4% having served in the Defence Force.
There are 73 First Nations people in the area. This group is a little younger than the state average and has a typical personal income of $390, which is well below the national figure.
Many residents live alone, with 40.7% of households consisting of one person. This helps explain why the average home is small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling.
Home ownership is strong, as 43.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $267, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are the main way to get around, with 60.4% of workers driving to work. While 9.2% of homes have no vehicle, no one in the area commutes by public transport.
The area has seen high movement, with 41.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at only 3.1%.
Working rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 39.8% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for those employed are health care, accommodation, and retail.
The recorded offence rate is higher than most areas, particularly for assault, burglary, and property damage, though motor vehicle theft is much lower than usual.
The area is somewhat walkable, and almost every home (98.5%) is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of health services.