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SA1 12150
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SA1 12150 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It also has a modest population and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.
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SA1 12150 is home to 287 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 12150 is 58 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 39%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (23%). People aged 65 and over make up 38.7% of SA1 12150's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
15.7% of residents in SA1 12150 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 82%, ahead of England (7%).
3.8% of residents in SA1 12150 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%). 1.7% of people in SA1 12150 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 (1%).
40.8% of people in SA1 12150 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 56%, ahead of No religion (41%).
13.5% of adults in SA1 12150 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 40.7% of people in SA1 12150 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 41%, ahead of Year 10 (35%).
The median household income in SA1 12150 is $1,375 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 12150 is $545 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 24%, ahead of Under $650 (23%). 5.6% of people in SA1 12150 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
37.3% of residents in SA1 12150 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 6.3% of residents in SA1 12150 need help with daily activities, 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 Other condition (10%). 8.7% of people in SA1 12150 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 8.0% but below the national 8.8%).
11.5% of people in SA1 12150 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 10.5% of people in SA1 12150 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%). 17.5% of people in SA1 12150 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 12150 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 8.5% of families in SA1 12150, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 47%, ahead of Couples without children (42%). 22.9% of households in SA1 12150 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 12150 pay a median $360 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 55.1% of homes in SA1 12150 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (25%). Homes in SA1 12150 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
6.8% of households in SA1 12150 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 12150 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 57%, ahead of Worked at home (14%). 14.3% of workers in SA1 12150 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
40.6% of people in SA1 12150 changed address in the past five years — above average (above the New South Wales average of 39.9% but below the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 12150'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 12150's unemployment rate is 8.8% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12150 is 44.8%, 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 15%, ahead of Construction (12%). 52.0% of workers in SA1 12150 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 12150, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 12150, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 12150, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 983, around the middle of the range.