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SA1 07739
5 km²
SA1 07739 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with far more retirees than most areas.
Beyond that, it has fewer residents than most areas and rents well below most areas.
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SA1 07739 has a population of 190 — well below average. Children under 15 make up 1.6% of SA1 07739's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). 13.7% of SA1 07739's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).
11.1% of residents in SA1 07739 were born overseas — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 62%, ahead of New Zealand (2%).
8.9% of residents in SA1 07739 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 07739 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 61%, ahead of Hindi (3%).
19.5% of people in SA1 07739 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 47%, ahead of Not stated (26%).
11.9% of adults in SA1 07739 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 20.5% of people in SA1 07739 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 9 or below at 27%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).
Households in SA1 07739 earn a median $1,375 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of people in SA1 07739 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 0%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (0%). The median personal income in SA1 07739 is $483 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
55.8% of residents in SA1 07739 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%). 41.1% of people in SA1 07739 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 Mental health at 41%, ahead of Other condition (26%). 28.9% of residents in SA1 07739 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%).
7.6% of people in SA1 07739 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 1.6% of people in SA1 07739 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%). 2.7% of people in SA1 07739 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 07739 average 2.3 people — below average. The most common family composition is Couples with children at 133%, ahead of Couples without children (0%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 07739 is $240 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 07739 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). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 100%, ahead of Owned outright (0%).
The most common how people get to work is Walked at 47%, ahead of Car (driver) (27%).
57.9% of people in SA1 07739 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 14.3% of SA1 07739's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Labour-force participation in SA1 07739 is 9.2% — 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 40%, ahead of Retail trade (20%).