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SA1 11426

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SA1 11426 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very low household incomes.

Beyond that, it has very few university graduates and a strikingly large over-65 community.

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SA1 11426 has a population of 150 — among the lowest in the country. The median age in SA1 11426 is 73 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 73%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). 0.0% of SA1 11426's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).

14.0% of residents in SA1 11426 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 82%, ahead of England (8%).

4.7% of residents in SA1 11426 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 11426 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

22.0% of people in SA1 11426 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 75%, ahead of No religion (22%).

2.0% of adults in SA1 11426 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%). 14.7% of people in SA1 11426 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 41%, ahead of Year 9 or below (36%).

Households in SA1 11426 earn a median $596 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 11426 earn a median $825 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 56%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). 0.0% of people in SA1 11426 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%).

72.7% of residents in SA1 11426 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%). 23.3% of people in SA1 11426 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 44%, ahead of Diabetes (24%). 19.3% of residents in SA1 11426 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

10.0% of people in SA1 11426 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 6.0% of people in SA1 11426 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%). 8.9% of people in SA1 11426 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 11426 average 1.3 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 11426, 74.1% 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 72%, ahead of Couples with children (7%). One-parent families make up 5.6% of families in SA1 11426, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 11426 is $179 — 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 11426 is $737, 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 85%, ahead of Rented (7%). 84.8% of homes in SA1 11426 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

13.6% of households in SA1 11426 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 11426 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 74%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 11426 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%).

34.0% of people in SA1 11426 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 11426'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 11426 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 11426 is 14.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 48%, ahead of Manufacturing (26%). 39.1% of workers in SA1 11426 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 11426, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 11426, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 11426, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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