Ward Belt

The area has a split age profile, with 25.3% of residents aged 65 and over and 20.9% being children under 15, both figures well above the South Australian average. This is mirrored by a high number of de facto relationships at 20.2%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.2%), and those born overseas make up 11.4% of the population, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the South Australian and Australian averages.

Over half of the population (50.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.3%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39.5% of residents completing Year 12 and just 6.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the state average.

The typical personal weekly income of $543 is well below the national figure. While 20.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical family incomes are a little below the state average at $1,600.

Mental health conditions are reported by 5.7% of residents, which is well below the national figure. However, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the national average. This community focus is also seen in the 31.5% of people who provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children (70.1%). Very few people live alone (5.7%), which is far below the national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 35.8% are owned outright. Renting is very rare at 9.4%, far below the South Australian average of 27.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and 0% of homes without a motor vehicle. A typical walk to the nearest transit stop would take 68 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 62.2%, well above the national average. The most common industries for workers include health care and social assistance, as well as agriculture and trade.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.