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SA1 10837
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SA1 10837 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.
Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and far more renters than most areas.
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SA1 10837 is home to 706 people — well above average. 8.5% of SA1 10837's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 26%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). People aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of SA1 10837's population, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
6.7% of residents in SA1 10837 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 86%, ahead of England (2%).
2.3% of residents in SA1 10837 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 10837 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 90%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).
43.2% of people in SA1 10837 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 45%, ahead of No religion (43%).
7.0% of adults in SA1 10837 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%). 27.7% of people in SA1 10837 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 37%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).
The median household income in SA1 10837 is $900 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 10837 is $532 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 35%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (31%). Families in SA1 10837 earn a median $1,309 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
45.2% of residents in SA1 10837 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%). 18.4% of people in SA1 10837 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 (18%). 11.9% of residents in SA1 10837 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
9.2% of people in SA1 10837 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 18.9% of people in SA1 10837 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 23.9% of people in SA1 10837 look after children without pay, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 10837 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 36.0% of families in SA1 10837, 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 One-parent families at 36%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). 48.8% of households in SA1 10837 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%).
Renters in SA1 10837 pay a median $295 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 45.5% of homes in SA1 10837 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 51%, ahead of Owned outright (29%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 10837 is $1,300, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863).
11.1% of households in SA1 10837 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 10837 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 60%, ahead of Worked at home (14%). 14.1% of workers in SA1 10837 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
43.6% of people in SA1 10837 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 10837'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 10837's unemployment rate is 8.0% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 10837 is 42.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 21%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). 59.0% of workers in SA1 10837 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 10837, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 10837, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 10837, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.