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Port Broughton
3 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Port Broughton, where the typical resident is 63. This seaside community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the number of seniors aged 65 and over rising to 47.3%. The area is predominantly residential and quiet, with few children and a high proportion of people living alone. This older demographic is reflected in the local lifestyle, marked by high rates of volunteering and a strong preference for home ownership.
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The community is far older than the state and national averages, with nearly half of all residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.9%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, with 92.3% of people using it at home. Only 1.7% use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.7% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the South Australian average of 45.8%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 30% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $945 a week. Personal weekly income is also well below the state average, at $498 compared to $734.
Health challenges are common here; 45.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Additionally, 15.1% need help with daily activities, among the highest for similar areas.
Volunteering is very high, with 28.1% of people participating, far above the national average of 14.1%. The area also has a notably high number of people who served in the Defence Force.
Living alone is very common, with 40.3% of people in single-person homes, far above the national average of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home is small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling.
Home ownership is strong, with 51.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent of $235 is well below the national figure.
The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and 9% of the workforce operates from home.
Migration into the area has slowed, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, a figure far below the national average.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state, at just 37.1%. The main industries for those employed are health care, agriculture, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.