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SA1 02529

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SA1 02529 has household incomes well below most areas and far more single-person households than most areas.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and far more retirees than most areas.

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SA1 02529 has a population of 361 — below average. The median age in SA1 02529 is 49 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). 26.0% of people in SA1 02529 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

14.1% of residents in SA1 02529 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 77%, ahead of England (3%).

3.6% of residents in SA1 02529 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 02529 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 90%, ahead of Italian (1%).

48.2% of people in SA1 02529 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 48%, ahead of Christianity (40%).

17.3% of adults in SA1 02529 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 43.0% of people in SA1 02529 finished Year 12, well 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 43%, ahead of Year 10 (30%).

Households in SA1 02529 earn a median $976 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 4.6% of households in SA1 02529 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 32%, ahead of Under $650 (29%). Families in SA1 02529 earn a median $1,303 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

42.4% of residents in SA1 02529 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 14.7% of people in SA1 02529 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 6.4% of residents in SA1 02529 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

20.8% of people in SA1 02529 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 19.2% of people in SA1 02529 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 13.8% of people in SA1 02529 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 02529 average 2.0 people — well below average. In SA1 02529, 41.0% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 41%, ahead of Couples with children (35%). One-parent families make up 20.3% of families in SA1 02529, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 02529 is $315 — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 02529 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (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 38%, ahead of Rented (35%). 56.6% of homes in SA1 02529 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).

7.3% of households in SA1 02529 have no car — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 02529 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 68%, ahead of Worked at home (9%). 8.9% of workers in SA1 02529 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

51.4% of people in SA1 02529 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 13.7% of SA1 02529's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 02529 stands at 4.2% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02529 is 53.2%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 16%, ahead of Retail trade (15%). 53.2% of workers in SA1 02529 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 02529, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 02529, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 02529, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 904, well below average.

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