Woods Point

The typical resident is 51, making the area far older than most and well above the South Australian average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.7% of the population, while children under 15 account for 15.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.2% were born overseas. Those with English and Australian ancestry are the most common, followed by German and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 85.6% of the community. While 4.8% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 45.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.2% of the population, which is well below the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical weekly household income is $1,328, which is well below the national figure. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure much lower than most areas.

A long-term health condition is reported by 32.4% of residents, which is well above the national average. Mental health is the most common condition, affecting 9.6% of the community.

Volunteering is very common here, with 26.6% of people pitching in, far above the national figure. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members, at 6.3%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the area is smaller than about 60% of similar areas in this regard.

Couples with children make up 55.8% of families, and typical homes house 2.4 people. Only 8.5% of households are one-parent families, which is well below the state average.

Every home is a separate house, and 84.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at just 8.3%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,018, far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While there are a few bus stops, the walk to the nearest one can take 30 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 27.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 24.1% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 49.4%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.