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SA1 09601

1,803 km²

SA1 09601 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very low rents.

It also has an exceptional share of single-person households and very few renters.

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SA1 09601 has a population of 198 — well below average. Children under 15 make up 7.1% of SA1 09601'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 Older adults (45–64) at 37%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (35%). The median age in SA1 09601 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

8.1% of residents in SA1 09601 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 78%, ahead of England (4%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 09601 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 09601 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

36.9% of people in SA1 09601 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 52%, ahead of No religion (37%).

9.3% of adults in SA1 09601 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 27.0% of people in SA1 09601 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 (27%).

Households in SA1 09601 earn a median $497 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 09601 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%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 46%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (34%). The median personal income in SA1 09601 is $450 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

39.4% of residents in SA1 09601 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%). 15.2% of people in SA1 09601 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 19%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 11.6% of residents in SA1 09601 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

25.3% of people in SA1 09601 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 10.4% of people in SA1 09601 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%). 7.3% of people in SA1 09601 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 09601 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09601, 59.1% 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 52%, ahead of Couples with children (42%). One-parent families make up 8.8% of families in SA1 09601, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 09601 is $50 — 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 09601 is $650, 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 59%, ahead of Other tenure (29%). 59.1% of homes in SA1 09601 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

7.3% of households in SA1 09601 have no car — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 09601 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 64%, ahead of Walked (9%). 8.5% of workers in SA1 09601 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

30.8% of people in SA1 09601 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 09601 stands at 19.0% — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 09601 is 34.6%, 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 Accommodation & food at 26%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%). 57.4% of workers in SA1 09601 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 09601, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09601, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09601, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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