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SA1 02512
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SA1 02512 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
Beyond that, it has low household incomes and far fewer renters than most areas.
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SA1 02512 has a population of 505 — above average. The median age in SA1 02512 is 61 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 43%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (29%). 43.2% of people in SA1 02512 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
17.0% of residents in SA1 02512 were born overseas — 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 76%, ahead of England (7%).
5.0% of residents in SA1 02512 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 02512 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 89%, ahead of Tagalog (2%).
45.3% of people in SA1 02512 report no religion — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 47%, ahead of No religion (45%).
18.7% of adults in SA1 02512 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 46.1% of people in SA1 02512 finished Year 12, below average (below 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 46%, ahead of Year 10 (29%).
Households in SA1 02512 earn a median $1,114 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 02512 earn a median $1,458 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 42%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). The median personal income in SA1 02512 is $607 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
39.0% of residents in SA1 02512 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 6.9% of residents in SA1 02512 need help with daily activities, above average (above 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 14%, ahead of Heart disease (10%). 9.3% of people in SA1 02512 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
21.6% of people in SA1 02512 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 13.0% of people in SA1 02512 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 25.8% of people in SA1 02512 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 02512 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 8.1% of families in SA1 02512, well 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 60%, ahead of Couples with children (32%). In SA1 02512, 31.0% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 02512 is $420 — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 02512 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 68%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (19%). 67.7% of homes in SA1 02512 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
2.2% of households in SA1 02512 have no car — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 02512 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 67%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 11.0% of workers in SA1 02512 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
34.1% of people in SA1 02512 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 02512'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 02512 stands at 7.1% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02512 is 37.4%, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Public administration & safety (10%). 52.9% of workers in SA1 02512 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 02512, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 02512, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 02512, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 983, around the middle of the range.