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SA1 10604
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SA1 10604 stands out for very low household incomes, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.
It's also marked by one of the least degree-qualified populations and overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes.
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SA1 10604 is home to 146 people — among the lowest in the country. Children under 15 make up 5.5% of SA1 10604'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 Seniors (65+) at 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (30%). The median age in SA1 10604 is 59 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
7.5% of residents in SA1 10604 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of England (4%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 10604 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 10604 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 86%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
37.0% of people in SA1 10604 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 49%, ahead of No religion (37%).
4.5% of adults in SA1 10604 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%). 13.5% of people in SA1 10604 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 35%, ahead of Year 9 or below (26%).
The median household income in SA1 10604 is $550 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 10604 is $447 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 44%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (26%). 0.0% of people in SA1 10604 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
48.6% of residents in SA1 10604 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%). 21.2% of people in SA1 10604 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 25%, ahead of Mental health (21%). 11.0% of residents in SA1 10604 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
12.9% of people in SA1 10604 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 7.1% of people in SA1 10604 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%). 7.6% of people in SA1 10604 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 10604 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. 50.7% of households in SA1 10604 are single-person households, 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 36%, ahead of Couples with children (35%). One-parent families make up 17.9% of families in SA1 10604, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 10604 pay a median $138 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 10604 is $600, 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 52%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (29%). Homes in SA1 10604 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
5.9% of households in SA1 10604 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 10604 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 76%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 10604 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%).
20.7% of people in SA1 10604 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%).
SA1 10604's unemployment rate is 26.5% — 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 10604 is 25.8%, 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 Public administration & safety at 28%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (20%). 44.0% of workers in SA1 10604 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%).
In SA1 10604, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 10604, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 10604, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.