Callington

The community has grown significantly, with the population rising 80% since 2011. It is somewhat younger than the state average, and the proportion of seniors has fallen by 12 points over the last decade. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 48.1%, followed by Australian at 43.1%.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 2.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the figures for both South Australia and Australia.

A striking 64% of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant shift for the area, as this proportion rose 34 points since 2011.

More adults here have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, though this remains far below the national figure. There has been a notable increase in higher qualifications, with the share of people holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 11 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,269, which is well below the national figure. High earners are rare here; only 4.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much lower than in most similar areas.

About 30.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. A slightly higher share of residents need help with daily activities compared to the national figure.

Community members are more likely to spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework than people in most other areas. The area also has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than the state or national average.

Homes here are larger, with an average of 2.4 people per household. One-parent families are more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.5% of households.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 85.9% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership via mortgages is common, while those who own their home outright are much fewer than in most similar areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with 73.2% of workers driving to work. Only 4.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, as those who moved in the last five years are fewer than in most other areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

The area is very walkable, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks than the state average. However, no one can walk to a health service within 15 minutes.