Whyalla Stuart

The typical resident is 41, making the area older than the national average. About 20.3% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, which is about the same as the state figure.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 17.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85.9% of residents. Those using another language at home make up 5.0% of the population, which is far below the national average.

A majority of the community has no religious affiliation, at 54.0%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.3% of residents completing Year 12. Just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low across the board, with the typical household earning $880 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.5%. About 13.5% of the community provide unpaid care, which is about the same as the state average.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, but they face hardship with an unemployment rate of 23.8% and typical personal incomes of $420, which is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 41.6% of people living alone and 28.0% in one-parent families, both of which are far above the national averages.

Renting is very common at 48.8%, far above the national rate of 30.6%. Most homes are townhouses or semi-detached, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $160.

The area is well-served by public transport with 40 stops, though 19.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 45.7%. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area has very high rates of recorded offences, particularly for assault, property damage, and burglary, all of which are among the highest at this level.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 89.9% within 15 minutes of groceries.