Wudinna

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. This is reflected in the high proportion of seniors, with 24.6% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has very low overseas birth rates compared to the state. English, German, and Scottish ancestries are the most common backgrounds after Australian.

English is the dominant language, and only 1.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average. Consequently, there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

About 48% of the community identifies as Christian, while 42.4% report having no religion. This figure for people with no religion is well below the South Australian average.

Higher education levels are much lower than the national average, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are engineering and education.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, though typical weekly household earnings are slightly lower. Most households earn between $650 and $2,999 per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most other areas, with only 23.9% having a chronic condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Wudinna has a very high rate of volunteering, with 42.4% of people pitching in, which is far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

There are five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is far older than the state average at 37 years, and their typical income is much lower.

More people live alone here than in most Australian towns, and one-parent families are well below the national average. About 53% of households consist of couples with children.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents far below the national figure. A high 44.8% of homes are owned outright, and most are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, and very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years than the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in retail.

The overall crime rate is much lower than in most other areas, particularly for burglary and property damage. However, the crime rate has risen by 22.2% over the last five years.

The town is somewhat walkable, and many homes are within a short walk of health services and groceries. However, very few people live within a 10-minute walk of public transport.