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Mackillop
34,120 km²
Much older than the national average, Mackillop is a rural South Australian community where the typical resident is 46. The population has grown by 11% since 2011, but it remains a place where people are more likely to own their homes outright and live in detached houses. This is a quiet area with a strong leaning toward independence, where nearly half of residents report having no religion and many contribute through high rates of volunteering.
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The community is notably older than most, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, with the typical age rising by 8 years since 2011.
The area is far less diverse than the state or nation, with only 11.2% of people born overseas. This is a sharp drop from 2011, when over 23% of the population was born abroad.
English is the dominant tongue, with only 6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen by nearly 6 percentage points since 2011.
A large number of residents have no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above the Australian average. This figure has risen by 16 percentage points over the last decade.
Qualifications are far below the state and national levels, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Additionally, only 38.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, sitting at $1,276. This is well below the national typical income of $1,746, though figures have risen slightly since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of Australia, affecting 30.8% of the population. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.
Volunteering is very common, with 27.3% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, which is higher than in most areas.
Living arrangements are smaller than average, with 30.7% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure, and the typical home holds just 2.3 people.
The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 94.4% of homes. Housing is more affordable than elsewhere, with typical weekly rents at just $196 and 42.2% of homes owned outright.
Car dependence is very high, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. Most households own multiple vehicles, and only 4.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most areas. However, there has been a rise in recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 28.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. Most homes are far from essential services, with only 36% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.