Weeroona Island

Weeroona Island is a senior-heavy community, with 45.3% of people aged 65 or over, making it far older than the South Australian average. Children under 15 make up only 6.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.2%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the residents (46.2%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. The remaining population is predominantly Christian.

Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is among the lowest for its level and far below the state average. About 19.8% have a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $772, which is far below the South Australian figure of $1,455. Personal incomes are also much lower than the national average, with 57.5% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 52.1% of people living with a long-term health condition—a figure far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 18.9% of people providing care, which is well above the state average. The area also has a very high number of former Defence Force members.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 12. Their typical personal income of $474 is a little below the national figure.

Homes are small and often occupied by just one person (39.3%), which is far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.8 people.

Most residents own their homes outright (63.9%), which is far above the state and national figures. Typical weekly rent is $220, far below the national average, and 93.4% of dwellings are separate houses.

The community is entirely reliant on cars; 0% of people use public transport to commute, and there are no PT stops or routes in the area. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

About 28.8% of the population moved in the last five years, a rate that is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 37.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, among the highest for similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or groceries within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain has a notable slope.