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SA1 06717

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SA1 06717 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.

It also has fewer residents than most areas and many people living alone.

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SA1 06717 is home to 247 people — well below average. People aged 65 and over make up 44.5% of SA1 06717'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 45%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (20%). The median age in SA1 06717 is 61 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

6.1% of residents in SA1 06717 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 88%, ahead of Nepal (2%).

4.5% of residents in SA1 06717 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 06717 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

15.8% of people in SA1 06717 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 79%, ahead of No religion (16%).

12.6% of adults in SA1 06717 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 32.5% of people in SA1 06717 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 34%, ahead of Year 12 (33%).

The median household income in SA1 06717 is $1,160 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 06717 is $615 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 31%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (28%). Families in SA1 06717 earn a median $1,525 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

50.6% of residents in SA1 06717 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%). 22.7% of people in SA1 06717 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above 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 30%, ahead of Mental health (23%). 26.7% of residents in SA1 06717 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%).

19.5% of people in SA1 06717 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 20.0% of people in SA1 06717 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 13.5% of people in SA1 06717 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 06717 average 2.1 people — well below average. 37.8% of households in SA1 06717 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 with children at 44%, ahead of Couples without children (39%). One-parent families make up 18.0% of families in SA1 06717, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 06717 pay a median $270 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 06717 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 33%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (32%). Homes in SA1 06717 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

8.5% of households in SA1 06717 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 06717 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 73%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 11.1% of workers in SA1 06717 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

39.6% of people in SA1 06717 changed address in the past five years — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).

SA1 06717's unemployment rate is 8.1% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 06717 is 40.0%, 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 Education & training at 15%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 63.0% of workers in SA1 06717 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 06717, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 06717, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 06717, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 925, well below average.

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