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SA1 08103
918 km²
SA1 08103 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very low rents.
It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a below-average share of degree-holders.
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SA1 08103 has a population of 216 — well below average. 25.0% of SA1 08103'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 Older adults (45–64) at 39%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (18%). The median age in SA1 08103 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
8.3% of residents in SA1 08103 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 79%, ahead of England (1%).
4.2% of residents in SA1 08103 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 08103 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 81%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
50.0% of people in SA1 08103 report no religion — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (32%).
9.2% of adults in SA1 08103 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 24.2% of people in SA1 08103 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 36%, ahead of Year 12 (24%).
Households in SA1 08103 earn a median $680 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 08103 is $404 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 Under $650 at 57%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). 0.0% of households in SA1 08103 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
37.5% of residents in SA1 08103 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%). 9.3% of residents in SA1 08103 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 15%, ahead of Asthma (12%). 9.7% of people in SA1 08103 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
25.5% of people in SA1 08103 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 08103 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 30.4% of people in SA1 08103 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 08103 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 24.4% of families in SA1 08103, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 41%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). In SA1 08103, 36.2% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 08103 is $100 — 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 08103 is $705, 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 49%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (17%). 40.6% of homes in SA1 08103 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).
0.0% of households in SA1 08103 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 08103 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 57%, ahead of Worked at home (26%). 25.9% of workers in SA1 08103 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).
19.7% of people in SA1 08103 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).
Unemployment in SA1 08103 stands at 8.5% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 08103 is 32.1%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 56%, ahead of Public administration & safety (11%). 55.6% of workers in SA1 08103 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 08103, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 08103, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08103, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 901, well below average.