Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 04205
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SA1 04205 is characterised by far more retirees than most areas and many people living alone.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.
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SA1 04205 is home to 557 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 37.7% of SA1 04205's population, 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 38%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 04205 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
27.8% of residents in SA1 04205 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of 29.3% but above the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 64%, ahead of England (6%).
15.4% of residents in SA1 04205 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 3.2% of people in SA1 04205 speak English not well or not at all, above average (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 78%, ahead of Mandarin (3%).
34.3% of people in SA1 04205 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 52%, ahead of No religion (34%).
17.1% of adults in SA1 04205 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 41.1% of people in SA1 04205 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 41%, ahead of Year 10 (29%).
The median household income in SA1 04205 is $962 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 04205 is $498 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 38%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). 6.5% of households in SA1 04205 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%).
41.5% of residents in SA1 04205 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%). 10.6% of residents in SA1 04205 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 16%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 11.8% of people in SA1 04205 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
10.8% of people in SA1 04205 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.9% of people in SA1 04205 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 5.0% of people in SA1 04205 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 04205 average 1.9 people — well below average. 46.4% of households in SA1 04205 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 40%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). One-parent families make up 22.3% of families in SA1 04205, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 04205 pay a median $400 a week — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of $420 but above the national $375). 26.3% of dwellings in SA1 04205 are separate houses, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 45%, ahead of Rented (36%). Homes in SA1 04205 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
27.2% of households in SA1 04205 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 9.6% of workers in SA1 04205 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Worked at home at 33%, ahead of Car (driver) (27%). 32.8% of workers in SA1 04205 work from home, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
40.0% of people in SA1 04205 changed address in the past five years — above average (above the New South Wales average of 39.9% but below the national 40.7%). 4.5% of SA1 04205's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 04205's unemployment rate is 10.2% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 04205 is 39.4%, 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 15%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). 54.8% of workers in SA1 04205 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 04205, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 04205, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 04205, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.