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SA1 12015

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SA1 12015 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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SA1 12015 is home to 228 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 12015 is 61 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 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). People aged 65 and over make up 40.8% of SA1 12015's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

18.4% of residents in SA1 12015 were born overseas — 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 72%, ahead of England (6%).

1.3% of residents in SA1 12015 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 12015 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

40.8% of people in SA1 12015 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 50%, ahead of No religion (41%).

22.6% of adults in SA1 12015 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 43.0% of people in SA1 12015 finished Year 12, well below average (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 43%, ahead of Year 10 (27%).

The median household income in SA1 12015 is $1,286 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 12015 is $603 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 $650–$1,499 at 34%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (29%). Families in SA1 12015 earn a median $1,624 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

41.7% of residents in SA1 12015 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%). 7.5% of residents in SA1 12015 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 18%, ahead of Heart disease (12%). 9.2% of people in SA1 12015 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%).

20.2% of people in SA1 12015 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 31.7% of people in SA1 12015 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 10.1% of people in SA1 12015 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 12015 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 10.8% of families in SA1 12015, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 61%, ahead of Couples with children (29%). 25.0% of households in SA1 12015 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 25.0% but below the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 12015 pay a median $400 a week — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of $420 but above the national $375). Homes in SA1 12015 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). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 60%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (15%). 60.0% of homes in SA1 12015 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

0.0% of households in SA1 12015 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 12015 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 40%, ahead of Worked at home (29%). 28.9% of workers in SA1 12015 work from home, well above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).

35.1% of people in SA1 12015 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 12015'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 12015's unemployment rate is 3.4% — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12015 is 42.3%, 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 16%, ahead of Retail trade (14%). 49.4% of workers in SA1 12015 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 12015, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 12015, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 12015, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 981, below average.

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