Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 02412
5 km²
SA1 02412 is characterised by a notably older population and a large over-65 community.
It also has a low share of renters and slightly below-average household incomes.
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SA1 02412 is home to 319 people — below average. The median age in SA1 02412 is 57 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (33%). People aged 65 and over make up 32.9% of SA1 02412's population, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
13.8% of residents in SA1 02412 were born overseas — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 81%, ahead of England (3%).
3.8% of residents in SA1 02412 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 02412 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
50.2% of people in SA1 02412 report no religion — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (39%).
31.1% of adults in SA1 02412 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 59.6% of people in SA1 02412 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 60%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).
The median household income in SA1 02412 is $1,398 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 02412 earn a median $1,476 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 39%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (30%). 13.1% of households in SA1 02412 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
32.3% of residents in SA1 02412 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 4.1% of residents in SA1 02412 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 13%, ahead of Asthma (8%). 7.5% of people in SA1 02412 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
27.7% of people in SA1 02412 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 6.9% of people in SA1 02412 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 27.0% of people in SA1 02412 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 02412 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 11.3% of families in SA1 02412, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 56%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). 24.1% of households in SA1 02412 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 02412 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 55.2% of homes in SA1 02412 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (25%). Homes in SA1 02412 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
0.0% of households in SA1 02412 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 02412 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 61%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 16.6% of workers in SA1 02412 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
33.1% of people in SA1 02412 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 02412's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 02412's unemployment rate is 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 46.9% of workers in SA1 02412 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 14%, ahead of Education & training (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02412 is 53.3%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 02412, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 02412, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 02412, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.