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SA1 07808

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SA1 07808 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

It also has a below-average share of degree-holders and a high share of renters.

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SA1 07808 is home to 512 people — well above average. 20.1% of SA1 07808'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%). The most common age structure is Children (0–14) at 30%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (27%). Children under 15 make up 29.9% of SA1 07808's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).

6.6% of residents in SA1 07808 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 75%, ahead of India (1%).

8.0% of residents in SA1 07808 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%). 1.0% of people in SA1 07808 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 74%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

34.6% of people in SA1 07808 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 43%, ahead of No religion (35%).

7.7% of adults in SA1 07808 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 25.4% of people in SA1 07808 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 30%, ahead of Year 12 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 07808 is $900 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 07808 earn a median $1,052 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 35%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). The median personal income in SA1 07808 is $485 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

34.2% of residents in SA1 07808 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 17.8% of people in SA1 07808 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 18%, ahead of Asthma (13%). 6.1% of residents in SA1 07808 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

8.5% of people in SA1 07808 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.6% of people in SA1 07808 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 14.5% of people in SA1 07808 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 07808 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 48.3% of families in SA1 07808, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 48%, ahead of Couples with children (31%). 32.0% of households in SA1 07808 are single-person households, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 07808 pay a median $230 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 07808 is $758, 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 Rented at 58%, ahead of Owned outright (20%). 58.3% of households in SA1 07808 rent, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).

16.7% of households in SA1 07808 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 07808 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 69%, ahead of Car (passenger) (8%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 07808 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%).

32.4% of people in SA1 07808 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 07808'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%).

SA1 07808's unemployment rate is 16.1% — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 42.9% of workers in SA1 07808 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%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 19%, ahead of Accommodation & food (17%). Labour-force participation in SA1 07808 is 40.8%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 07808, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 07808, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 07808, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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