Woolumbool

This is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is just 31, making it far younger than the state and national figures. Children under 15 are very common, accounting for 32% of the population, while seniors make up only 13.3%.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 89.3% born here, which is far below the state and national proportions for overseas births. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by German, Scottish and Irish.

English is the only language used at home for 96% of residents, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

A large majority of residents report no religion at 62.7%, a figure that is far above both the South Australian and national averages.

While only 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 60% have completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. Many qualifications are tied to the local environment, with 36.7% in agriculture and environment.

Household incomes are generally high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,250 and 28.6% of homes earning over $3,000 a week. This is well above the national and state typicals, though no one earns $2,000 or more per week individually.

Residents are in good health, with only 17.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 41.8% of people pitching in, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also frequent at 34.5%, consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,250 and personal income of $725 are both well above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and 71.2% of households being couples with children. Only 19% of people live alone, which is well below the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 85.7% have three or more bedrooms. Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $150 and monthly home-loan payments at $833, both far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, and nearly half of all homes have four or more vehicles.

The community has seen significant movement, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Employment is very strong, with 74.5% of adults working or looking for work and a 0.0% unemployment rate. The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which account for 70.7% of jobs.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.