Woodchester

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. It is a family-oriented community where 18.6% of people are children under 15, and a much higher share of adults are in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, followed by German and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the South Australian and national averages.

A majority of the community has no religion, at 55.3%. This is well above the state average and far above the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of bachelor degrees than most similar places, and far below the national average. Many adults have completed Year 12, though this is well below the state and national figures.

Typical household weekly income is $1,899, which is well above the state figure. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is lower than in most areas.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities than in most similar areas. About 29.6% of residents live with a long-term health condition, with asthma and mental health being the most common.

Woodchester is an exceptionally active community, with 28.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do significant amounts of housework.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations households here earn much more than those in most similar areas, and the typical age is far older than the state average.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most are couples with children, and the area has far fewer one-parent families than the state or national average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the state figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. However, the number of public transport stops per 1,000 people is much higher than in most similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, health care, or construction, often as technicians or managers.

While the overall number of recorded offences is much lower than in most areas, the rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft are higher than in similar places.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no schools, shops or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.