Wattle Range East

The area is much younger than the state and national figures, with a very low proportion of seniors and children. It stands out for its high number of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents than the state or national average. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, with a far lower rate of people using other languages compared to the rest of the country.

A large majority of residents have no religion, a figure that is far above both the South Australian and national averages.

Qualification levels are lower than most areas, with a far lower proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree than the national figure. Many residents have certificates in agriculture and environment.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and nearly 19% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is well above the national average.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, there is a higher rate of long-term health conditions than the national average, mostly arthritis.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, and a very high proportion of people—far above the national figure—provide unpaid care for children.

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

The community consists mostly of couples, with over half raising children, while one-parent families are far less common than in the rest of Australia.

Typical home-loan payments are among the highest for this level and far above the state figure, though weekly rents are far below the national average.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is highly mobile, with 47.2% of people having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the state average.

The number of adults working or looking for work is lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent with no nearby shops, schools, or health services, and a walkability score far below the state average.