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Morgan
1 km²
A dramatic shift in age has transformed Morgan into a much older community since 2011. The typical resident is now 54, with seniors making up nearly 32% of the population. This aging trend is reflected in the home lives of residents, as nearly half of all people now live alone. With a small population of 326, the area feels like a quiet residential pocket where most people own their homes outright.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 54—far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.4% of the area. Very few people use another language at home (1.5%), a figure that has fallen sharply since 2011.
A majority of residents (54.6%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a rise of 26 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 2.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 31.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $692, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households (2.6%) earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are higher than usual here, as 37.7% of people have a long-term health condition. About 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteering is common, with 18.8% of people helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.3%.
Homes tend to be small, with only 1.9 people per household. This is partly because 47.4% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.
Most people live in separate houses, and 44.8% own their home outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $182, which is far below the national figure.
Cars are essential for getting to work, as 63.2% of people drive. No one in the community uses public transport to commute.
About 33.7% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 13.6%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or the food and accommodation industry.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services. This makes it far more walkable than most areas in South Australia.