Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 54403
473 km²
SA1 54403 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with low household incomes.
It's also marked by an older age profile than most and slightly more over-65s than usual.
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SA1 54403 has a population of 330 — below average. 5.5% of SA1 54403's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (23%). The median age in SA1 54403 is 47 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
3.3% of residents in SA1 54403 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 78%, ahead of England (1%).
2.7% of residents in SA1 54403 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 54403 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 81%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
17.3% of people in SA1 54403 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 64%, ahead of No religion (17%).
16.7% of adults in SA1 54403 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 39.1% of people in SA1 54403 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 39%, ahead of Year 10 (22%).
Households in SA1 54403 earn a median $1,104 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 54403 earn a median $1,481 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 36%, ahead of Under $650 (18%). 12.0% of households in SA1 54403 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%).
31.5% of residents in SA1 54403 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 7.3% of people in SA1 54403 report a mental health condition, below average (below 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 Asthma (8%). 4.2% of residents in SA1 54403 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
18.4% of people in SA1 54403 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.3% of people in SA1 54403 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 1.8% of people in SA1 54403 have served in the Defence Force, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 54403 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 8.9% of families in SA1 54403, 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 with children at 60%, ahead of Couples without children (31%). In SA1 54403, 31.6% 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 54403 is $200 — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 54403 is $1,083, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 46%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (16%). Homes in SA1 54403 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 54403 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 54403 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 52%, ahead of Worked at home (22%). 21.6% of workers in SA1 54403 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).
22.0% of people in SA1 54403 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).
Unemployment in SA1 54403 stands at 2.5% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 54403 is 55.7%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 46%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (8%). 55.6% of workers in SA1 54403 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 54403, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 54403, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 54403, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 973, below average.