Wirrina Cove

The area is far older than the rest of the state, with 40.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and 25.7% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the South Australian average.

English is the main language for 90.4% of the community. While 6.4% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

More than half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with 15.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with a typical weekly household income of $645. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 48.7% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also reported far more often than in the rest of the country.

Volunteering is high at 23.6%, well above the national average. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $349, which is well below the state figure.

Living alone is very common, with 57.7% of people in single-person homes, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical household size of 1.6 people is among the lowest at this level.

Small homes are the norm, with 39.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far below the state average. While 45.2% of homes are owned outright, 34.6% are rented, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Every household has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement is high in this area, with 49.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the South Australian average.

Working life is less common here, as only 38.2% of adults are working or looking for work. This is far below the national figure and consistent with the high number of retirees.

The area is very car-dependent and has a low walkability score. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.