Willunga

The typical resident is 47, making the area noticeably older than both South Australia and the rest of the country. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

While 20.2% of people were born overseas—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the dominant language here, with 94.1% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

A striking 60.4% of residents have no religion, a figure that is far above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.3%.

The community is well-qualified, with 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 61.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are about $1,681, which is a little above the state figure. A higher than usual 21% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health, with a lower than average 3.8% needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most other areas.

This is a highly active community where 26.4% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national figure. There are also much higher rates of unpaid care for children and housework than in similar areas.

First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. This group has a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the state and national averages.

Families are common, with 56.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Those living alone make up 20.7%, which is well below the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.5% of dwellings. Many residents have stability in housing, with 42.9% owning their home outright, far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, with 60.9% driving to work. While public transport stops are more numerous than in most similar areas, only 1.1% of the population use it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, as 33.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. There have been no recent overseas arrivals.

About 61.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas, with many residents working in health, education, and construction.

The area is notably safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people and rates of assault and burglary being much lower than in most other areas.

The town is quite walkable, with 81.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. This includes very high access to health services and groceries compared to the state average.