Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 02604
1 km²
SA1 02604 stands out for one of the largest retiree communities in the country, with a markedly older age profile.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and far more single-person households than most areas.
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SA1 02604 has a population of 313 — below average. 47.6% of people in SA1 02604 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%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 48%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (35%). The median age in SA1 02604 is 63 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
13.4% of residents in SA1 02604 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 82%, ahead of England (6%).
3.8% of residents in SA1 02604 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 02604 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%).
35.8% of people in SA1 02604 report no religion — below average (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 58%, ahead of No religion (36%).
18.5% of adults in SA1 02604 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 38.0% of people in SA1 02604 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 38%, ahead of Year 10 (33%).
Households in SA1 02604 earn a median $1,097 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 6.2% of households in SA1 02604 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (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 39%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (26%). Families in SA1 02604 earn a median $1,347 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
47.0% of residents in SA1 02604 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%). 8.6% of residents in SA1 02604 need help with daily activities, well 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 21%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 11.2% of people in SA1 02604 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
18.2% of people in SA1 02604 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 9.5% of people in SA1 02604 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 11.0% of people in SA1 02604 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%).
Households in SA1 02604 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02604, 37.3% 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 71%, ahead of Couples with children (21%). One-parent families make up 9.2% of families in SA1 02604, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 02604 is $307 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 02604 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 53%, ahead of Rented (21%). 52.8% of homes in SA1 02604 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
5.1% of households in SA1 02604 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 02604 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 66%, ahead of Worked at home (23%). 23.2% of workers in SA1 02604 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).
41.8% of people in SA1 02604 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 02604'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 02604 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 42.9% of workers in SA1 02604 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 Health care & social assistance at 21%, ahead of Construction (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02604 is 40.1%, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 02604, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 02604, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 961, below average. In SA1 02604, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average.