Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 02726
1 km²
SA1 02726 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.
It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and fewer residents than most areas.
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SA1 02726 is home to 271 people — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 02726's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 46%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). People aged 65 and over make up 46.1% of SA1 02726's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
15.5% of residents in SA1 02726 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 81%, ahead of England (7%).
2.6% of residents in SA1 02726 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 02726 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 96%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
55.0% of people in SA1 02726 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 55%, ahead of Christianity (37%).
18.4% of adults in SA1 02726 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 49.0% of people in SA1 02726 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 49%, ahead of Year 10 (28%).
The median household income in SA1 02726 is $1,437 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 02726 earn a median $1,583 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (31%). The median personal income in SA1 02726 is $693 a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
35.1% of residents in SA1 02726 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%). 7.4% of residents in SA1 02726 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 17%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 8.5% of people in SA1 02726 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 8.0% but below the national 8.8%).
25.8% of people in SA1 02726 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 18.9% of people in SA1 02726 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 5.8% of people in SA1 02726 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 02726 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 10.0% of families in SA1 02726, 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 52%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). 20.2% of households in SA1 02726 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 02726 pay a median $319 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 65.8% of homes in SA1 02726 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 66%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (19%). 9.6% of households in SA1 02726 rent, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
0.0% of households in SA1 02726 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 02726 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 60%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 17.3% of workers in SA1 02726 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
35.2% of people in SA1 02726 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 02726'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 02726'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%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02726 is 40.2%, 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 Construction at 16%, ahead of Education & training (16%). 55.1% of workers in SA1 02726 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 02726, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 02726, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 02726, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.