Renmark

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 26.9% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.

People born overseas make up 17.7% of the population, which is much higher than similar areas. This figure has risen by 10 percentage points since 2011, with India now the most common overseas birthplace.

Language diversity has increased sharply, with 16.7% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, and Punjabi is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 41.5% of people report no religion, which is slightly above the national figure. This reflects a growing trend, as the proportion of non-religious residents rose by 12 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 37.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Incomes are well below national levels, with a typical weekly household income of $1,018. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, as 35.3% of people have a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that rose 5.7 percentage points since 2011.

Volunteerism has fallen significantly, with 15.1% of people volunteering down from 32.8% in 2011. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much lower than in most similar areas.

One-parent families make up 21% of households, which is well above the national average. Many people live alone (34.9%), contributing to a typical household size of 2.2 people.

Renters make up 36.5% of the market, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While typical weekly rent is very low at $200, the number of homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen since 2011.

Cars are the main way to get around, with 71.5% of workers driving. However, 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The town is seeing significant movement, with 39.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.1% of the population, well above the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are the biggest employers, though the unemployment rate of 7.1% is much higher than in most similar areas. Adults working or looking for work make up 51.5% of the population.

The town is very walkable, with a score of 7.0. Almost all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries and health services, far exceeding the state average.