Watervale

The area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. There are many children, and people in de facto relationships are much less common than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has deep roots in English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Only 10.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the dominant language, with 95.3% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the rest of South Australia.

A large majority of residents—55.9%—have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Watervale is a highly qualified community; 60.2% of residents completed Year 12, and 26.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,437, which is about the same as the state figure. However, high earners are less common here than in most other areas.

While 31.1% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most other areas.

This is a very active community where 33.2% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid childcare and housework.

First Nations people make up 3% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. Couples with children make up 60.4% of families, and one-parent families are much less common than elsewhere.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, and 92.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 43.6% of houses owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of homes are without a vehicle. While there are some bus routes, the drive to the city takes about 90 minutes.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.8% of the population.

The local workforce is very active, with 68% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Common industries include food accommodation and agriculture.

Recorded offences are among the lowest for areas at this level, and the theft rate is much lower than in most other places.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.