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SA1 09618

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SA1 09618 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with very low household incomes.

It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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SA1 09618 has a population of 377 — around the middle of the range. 24.9% of SA1 09618'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 26%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (23%). Children under 15 make up 20.4% of SA1 09618's population, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).

12.2% of residents in SA1 09618 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 67%, ahead of Philippines (1%).

10.6% of residents in SA1 09618 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.6% of people in SA1 09618 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 67%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).

33.2% of people in SA1 09618 report no religion — 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 40%, ahead of No religion (33%).

8.6% of adults in SA1 09618 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 29.3% of people in SA1 09618 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 12 at 29%, ahead of Year 10 (20%).

Households in SA1 09618 earn a median $808 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 09618 is $491 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 42%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). Families in SA1 09618 earn a median $1,228 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

33.4% of residents in SA1 09618 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%). 6.4% of residents in SA1 09618 need help with daily activities, 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 12%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 7.2% of people in SA1 09618 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

12.6% of people in SA1 09618 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 12.3% of people in SA1 09618 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%). 16.3% of people in SA1 09618 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 09618 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 30.6% of families in SA1 09618, 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 Couples with children at 48%, ahead of One-parent families (31%). In SA1 09618, 47.4% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 09618 is $157 — 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 09618 is $867, 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 50%, ahead of Owned outright (35%). 43.7% of homes in SA1 09618 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).

11.5% of households in SA1 09618 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 09618 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 50%, ahead of Walked (24%). 7.8% of workers in SA1 09618 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 09618 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 21.7% of SA1 09618'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 09618 stands at 9.4% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 09618 is 42.5%, 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 Accommodation & food at 23%, ahead of Education & training (19%). 52.2% of workers in SA1 09618 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 09618, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09618, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09618, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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