Port Lincoln

The typical resident is 41, making the area older than the national figure. Seniors make up 20.3% of the population, a figure that rose 5.0 points since 2011, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the state average at 6.1%.

Australia and England are the most common ancestries, and the area is far less diverse than the rest of the state. Only 8.5% of people were born overseas, a figure that has barely changed since 2011.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.0% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and very few people—just 0.3%—speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (50.5%) have no religion, which is far above the Australian average. This feeling has grown significantly over the last decade, rising by 20 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose 8.1 points since 2011 to reach 41.5%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,301, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 6.8 points since 2011, it remains much lower than most other areas.

The community reports a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, at 28.2%. Mental health conditions are also less common here, at 7.9%, which is a little below the state average.

Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 19.2% of people pitching in. This is well above the national figure, although it has fallen 4.7 points since 2011.

About 30.5% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Typical homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

Separate houses are very common, making up 83.1% of homes. While the typical weekly rent of $240 is well below the national figure, 31.6% of households are renting, which is well above the state average.

Car travel is essential here, as only 0.5% of people commute via public transport. Working from home is also rare, with only 4.4% of the workforce doing so—far below the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than usual at 11.2%.

Health care and retail are the biggest employers, but full-time work is much lower than most areas at 52.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is a little below the state average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8, well below the state average. Only 25.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the South Australian figure of 64.4%.