Wild Dog Valley

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 30.7% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the South Australian average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.2% born here and only 2.6% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting that they speak little or no English.

About 45.8% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the South Australian average and well above the national figure.

The area has a low rate of higher education, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,899, which is well above the state average, though only 12.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health; the 22.2% with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is very high, with 49.2% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 38.1% of people caring for children.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded in this area.

Families are the norm here, as 60.8% of households are couples with children and the typical home holds 2.6 people.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 87.3% having three or more bedrooms and 50.9% owned outright.

Cars are essential as there are no public transport stops, and 32.1% of homes have four or more vehicles. Working from home is very common at 29.6%.

The population is stable, with 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture and forestry employ 37% of the workforce. While 71.4% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is high at 10%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.