Wattle Flat

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national figures. About 14.6% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average of 11.5%.

Australia and England are the most common birthplaces, with only 12.8% of residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 96.6% of the community, and no one reported speaking another language at home, far below the national average.

A huge majority of people here have no religion, at 69.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than average, with only 8.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the South Australian figure. Weekly personal income is $779, which is roughly the same as the national figure.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.4% of residents, which is a little above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the national average. This is alongside a higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the national figure.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, making up 65.3% of the community.

Home ownership is high, with 40.7% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Only 11.1% of households rent, far below the national average.

Cars are a necessity here, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. About 16.3% of the workforce works from home, well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 14.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The area has a very high rate of adults working or looking for work at 71.7%, and a 0.0% unemployment rate. Many residents work in construction, health, or retail.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.