Willow Creek

The typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the South Australian average. It is a community with very few children and seniors, but a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, German, and Scottish.

While 10.4% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the national figure. No one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 45.8% identifying as Christian and 29.2% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 24.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure slightly above the state average. Common fields of study include education and management.

Willow Creek is a high-income area, with a typical weekly household income of $2,750, which is far above the South Australian figure. Typical personal weekly incomes are also higher than the national average.

The community is in good health, as no one requires help with daily activities and mental health conditions are less common than in most other areas.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 37.8% volunteering and a very high rate of people providing unpaid care, both of which are far above the national average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0%, which is a little below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples, and 41.9% of families include children.

Mortgage costs are high, with typical monthly home-loan payments well above the state average. However, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with the fact that 24.0% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The community has seen a lot of movement recently, with 50.0% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national figure.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a higher-than-average number of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work as managers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score far below the state average.