Wye

The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 16.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state average.

People born overseas make up 20.0% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though well below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are most common, followed by German and Filipino heritage.

About 14.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken, yet everyone in the community speaks at least some English.

Most residents report no religion, at 57.9%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 34.7%.

About 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is around the middle for similar areas but far below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and the most common fields of study are engineering and management.

Household incomes are quite high, with 32.3% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. The typical household income of $1,833 is well above the South Australian figure.

Residents enjoy better health than most, with 22.1% having a long-term health condition, which is much lower than the national figure. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Community participation is quite low, with only 4.8% of people volunteering, which is far below the state average. Unpaid care for others is also among the lowest for its level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. A small number of First Nations residents are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 16.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone. About 60% of households consist of couples with children.

Every home in Wye is a separate house with three or more bedrooms, and no one is renting. Ownership is strong, with 38.7% of homes owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

A high 75.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 43.3% of the workforce.

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