Woomera

The community is older than most, and 24.8% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 9.1% of the population, well below the South Australian average of 17.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 78% of the population is Australian-born. English ancestry is common at 40.9%, while the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Use of another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 40.2% of residents have no religion, a figure slightly above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.9%.

Qualifications are mostly practical, with 46.5% holding a Certificate III or IV. Only 6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal income is $1,275 a week, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 19% of people earn over $2,000 weekly, much higher than in most other areas.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 37.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Defence Force experience is very high, with 26.1% of residents having served, far above the state average. This civic engagement extends to volunteering, which is also among the highest at this level at 35.3%.

First Nations residents are much younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18. Both household and personal incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 57.5% of people living alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 1.7 people, among the lowest at this level.

Renting is very common at 50.7%, and no one owns their home outright. While 76.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical weekly rent is very low at just $103.

Cars are essential, as no one uses public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Most people either drive to work or walk.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.4% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 78.4% of people working full-time, far above the state average. Construction and public administration are the main industries.

While there is no public transport, the area is very walkable for daily needs, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and the school.