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SA1 05021

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SA1 05021 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very low household incomes.

It's also marked by overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes and very few university graduates.

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SA1 05021 has a population of 765 — well above average. The median age in SA1 05021 is 75 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 91%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (8%). 90.8% of people in SA1 05021 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%).

22.9% of residents in SA1 05021 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 61%, ahead of England (10%).

2.0% of residents in SA1 05021 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 05021 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%).

15.0% of people in SA1 05021 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 68%, ahead of Not stated (17%).

3.3% of adults in SA1 05021 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 13.7% of people in SA1 05021 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 41%, ahead of Year 9 or below (20%).

Households in SA1 05021 earn a median $714 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 05021 is $425 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 49%, ahead of Under $650 (36%). Families in SA1 05021 earn a median $824 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

61.4% of residents in SA1 05021 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%). 14.4% of residents in SA1 05021 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (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 37%, ahead of Diabetes (18%). 8.9% of people in SA1 05021 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

10.7% of people in SA1 05021 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 1.8% of people in SA1 05021 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%). 7.6% of people in SA1 05021 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%).

Households in SA1 05021 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 3.9% of families in SA1 05021, among the lowest in the country (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 91%, ahead of Couples with children (5%). In SA1 05021, 42.7% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 05021 is $185 — 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 05021 is $784, 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 91%, ahead of Other tenure (4%). Homes in SA1 05021 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).

6.4% of households in SA1 05021 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 05021 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 52%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 05021 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%).

33.2% of people in SA1 05021 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 05021'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 05021 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%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05021 is 4.6%, 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 Transport & warehousing at 28%, ahead of Retail trade (17%). 44.8% of workers in SA1 05021 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%).

In SA1 05021, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05021, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05021, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 837, among the lowest in the country.

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