Willunga South

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 48. Marital trends are also distinct, as a higher proportion of residents are in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for about 80% of the population.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.5% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national average, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A majority of the community—52.8%—report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34%.

The area is well-qualified, with 58.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than in most similar areas.

Household earnings are strong, with 26.3% of homes earning over $3,000 a week. This is well above the state and national figures, and typical weekly family income reaches $2,112.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing daily assistance or living with long-term health issues.

This is a highly active community where 26.9% of people volunteer, far exceeding the national figure. There is also a strong focus on home life, with much higher rates of unpaid childcare and housework.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of just 11 years, which is far younger than the state average. Personal and household incomes for this group are higher than in most other areas.

Families are the norm here, with 57% of households consisting of couples with children. This explains why homes are larger, with 2.7 people per home, while those living alone are very rare.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon, as 43.4% of homes are owned outright and another 53.3% have a mortgage.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle and 61.8% of workers driving to work. Public transport is almost non-existent, with no stops within the area.

The population is very stable, as only 24.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate, and recent overseas arrivals are also well below the national average.

While 63.3% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is much lower than the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at just 1.2%.

The area has a much higher rate of burglary than most similar places, though theft and property damage rates are lower. Overall, recorded offences are around the middle for its level.

Walking is difficult due to steep terrain and a lack of nearby services. Only 0.4% of homes have a 15-minute walk to basic amenities, making the area almost entirely car-dependent.