Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 08031
1 km²
SA1 08031 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with very low household incomes.
It also has an ageing population and far more retirees than most areas.
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SA1 08031 has a population of 479 — above average. The median age in SA1 08031 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 31%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 31.3% of people in SA1 08031 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
9.0% of residents in SA1 08031 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 81%, ahead of England (2%).
5.2% of residents in SA1 08031 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%). 0.8% of people in SA1 08031 speak English not well or not at all, below average (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 87%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).
36.7% of people in SA1 08031 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 48%, ahead of No religion (37%).
17.1% of adults in SA1 08031 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 39.4% of people in SA1 08031 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 39%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).
Households in SA1 08031 earn a median $905 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 6.0% of households in SA1 08031 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 32%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). Families in SA1 08031 earn a median $1,520 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
41.5% of residents in SA1 08031 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%). 13.8% of people in SA1 08031 report a mental health condition, well above average (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 15%, ahead of Mental health (14%). 7.7% of residents in SA1 08031 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
14.9% of people in SA1 08031 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.2% of people in SA1 08031 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 3.3% of people in SA1 08031 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 08031 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08031, 56.0% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (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 41%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). One-parent families make up 23.4% of families in SA1 08031, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 08031 is $285 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 08031 is $1,148, well below average (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 53%, ahead of Owned outright (30%). Renters occupy 53.4% of homes in SA1 08031, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
18.9% of households in SA1 08031 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 08031 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 43%, ahead of Walked (21%). 10.1% of workers in SA1 08031 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
42.9% of people in SA1 08031 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 16.3% of SA1 08031's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 08031 stands at 9.0% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 08031 is 42.2%, well below average (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 17%, ahead of Accommodation & food (16%). 58.9% of workers in SA1 08031 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 08031, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 08031, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08031, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.