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Mannum
9 km²
Set within the Mid Murray region of South Australia, Mannum is a growing town with a population of 2,537. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 57, and over a third of people are aged 65 or over. This shift toward a senior population is reflected in a high number of people living alone and a significant need for daily health support. Overall, it is a quiet, predominantly residential area where most people live in separate houses and rely on cars to get around.
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Mannum is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 57. This is underscored by the 37.5% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen by 7.9 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 83.8% of the community claim English or Australian ancestry. Those born overseas make up 10.7% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
Nearly half of the population (48.0%) report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 24 points since 2011 and sits well above the national average.
The community has far fewer people with higher qualifications than most areas, with only 6.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Additionally, 29.0% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical incomes in Mannum are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $786 a week. Only 2.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the town among the lowest for its level.
Health needs are high here, with 42.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 11.0% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above state and national averages.
Residents are more likely to volunteer (18.9%) and provide unpaid care (14.1%) than people in most other areas. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members at 5.4%.
Small households are common, with 38.8% of people living alone and a typical home containing only 2.0 people. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas at 20.3%.
The town is dominated by separate houses, with 93.3% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is strong, with 44.7% of homes owned outright, and typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $218.
Car use is essential, as only 0.4% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 4.8% of the workforce works from home.
The population has remained relatively stable in terms of movement, with 36.9% moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011 to just 1.1%.
Working life is less common here than in other areas, with only 39.0% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is a little above the state average.
The town is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.3. While many residents can reach health services within 15 minutes, very few are within a short walk of groceries or a 15-minute-city walkshed.