Waltowa

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with no children under 15. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the figures for most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the share of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian or English.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Nearly half of the population reports having no religion, which is a little above the South Australian figure and well above the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with far fewer people completing Year 12 than the national figure. Only 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas. The typical weekly family income is $1,416, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Health needs are higher than average, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is reflected in the fact that 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Community spirit is very high, as nearly 60% of residents volunteer—far above the state and national averages. A high number of people also provide unpaid care and housework.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and there are no one-parent families. This is consistent with the total absence of children in the area.

Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents at $200, far below the national figure. Homes are lightly occupied, with fewer people per bedroom than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. It takes over 100 minutes to drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement, with 42.9% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the South Australian average.

About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average.

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