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SA1 09914

2 km²

SA1 09914 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.

It also has very low household incomes and a strikingly large over-65 community.

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SA1 09914 is home to 212 people — well below average. People aged 65 and over make up 42.0% of SA1 09914's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 42%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). The median age in SA1 09914 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

10.8% of residents in SA1 09914 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 84%, ahead of England (4%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 09914 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 09914 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 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

30.7% of people in SA1 09914 report no religion — well 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 63%, ahead of No religion (31%).

3.2% of adults in SA1 09914 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 27.0% of people in SA1 09914 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 38%, ahead of Year 12 (27%).

The median household income in SA1 09914 is $830 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 09914 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 30%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). The median personal income in SA1 09914 is $477 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

43.9% of residents in SA1 09914 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%). 8.0% of residents in SA1 09914 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 17%, ahead of Diabetes (11%). 9.0% of people in SA1 09914 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

19.0% of people in SA1 09914 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 10.2% of people in SA1 09914 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%). 11.1% of people in SA1 09914 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%).

Households in SA1 09914 average 2.0 people — well below average. 39.2% of households in SA1 09914 are single-person households, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 48%, ahead of Couples without children (41%). One-parent families make up 7.5% of families in SA1 09914, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 09914 pay a median $147 a week — 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 09914 is $950, 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 46%, ahead of Rented (27%). 46.4% of homes in SA1 09914 are owned outright, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

4.4% of households in SA1 09914 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 09914 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 51%, ahead of Walked (17%). 6.7% of workers in SA1 09914 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

31.7% of people in SA1 09914 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 09914'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 09914's unemployment rate is 7.2% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 38.7% of workers in SA1 09914 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 Accommodation & food at 20%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 09914 is 43.9%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 09914, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09914, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09914, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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