Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 06607
3 km²
SA1 06607 stands out for very low rents, with very few university graduates.
It's also marked by a strikingly large over-65 community and one of the oldest populations in the country.
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SA1 06607 is home to 330 people — below average. People aged 65 and over make up 42.4% of SA1 06607'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 42%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). The median age in SA1 06607 is 60 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
5.8% of residents in SA1 06607 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 86%, ahead of England (4%).
1.5% of residents in SA1 06607 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 06607 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 95%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
27.9% of people in SA1 06607 report no religion — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 66%, ahead of No religion (28%).
5.3% of adults in SA1 06607 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%). 20.7% of people in SA1 06607 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 37%, ahead of Year 9 or below (29%).
The median household income in SA1 06607 is $860 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 06607 is $483 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 50%, ahead of Under $650 (28%). Families in SA1 06607 earn a median $1,151 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
47.3% of residents in SA1 06607 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 06607 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 (12%). 11.5% of people in SA1 06607 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
20.3% of people in SA1 06607 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.7% of people in SA1 06607 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 16.0% of people in SA1 06607 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 06607 average 2.0 people — well below average. 36.9% of households in SA1 06607 are single-person households, 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 47%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). One-parent families make up 15.6% of families in SA1 06607, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 06607 pay a median $120 a week — 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 06607 is $867, 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 52%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (25%). 51.9% of homes in SA1 06607 are owned outright, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
7.4% of households in SA1 06607 have no car — above average (below the New South Wales average of 9.2% but above the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 06607 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 Car (passenger) (8%). 4.0% of workers in SA1 06607 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
23.0% of people in SA1 06607 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).
SA1 06607's unemployment rate is 6.4% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 06607 is 36.3%, 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 22%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). 50.5% of workers in SA1 06607 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 06607, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 06607, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 06607, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.