Yorketown

The area is far older than the national figure, with 32.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.7%, which is well below the South Australian average of 17%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 38% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.6%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $949 a week. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than nationally, affecting 38.6% of people. This includes higher rates of arthritis and mental health conditions, which may be linked to the older population.

Residents are very active in their community, with 29.1% volunteering, which is far above the national figure. A high number of people also provide unpaid care and do significant housework.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $706, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Many people live alone here, accounting for 39.4% of households. This is far above the national figure of 25.6% and is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

Housing is mostly stable and affordable, with 51.2% of homes owned outright. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are $200, which is far below the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. While there are several bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take over an hour.

The population is very settled, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries for those who are employed.

The overall crime rate is among the lowest for its level, though there has been a high increase in recorded offences over the last five years.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9. While most people can walk to health services, fewer can easily reach parks or public transport compared to the state average.