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SA1 12157
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SA1 12157 has an older age profile than most and far more retirees than most areas.
Beyond that, it has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.
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SA1 12157 has a population of 368 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 12157 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). 25.5% of people in SA1 12157 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
21.2% of residents in SA1 12157 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 71%, ahead of England (6%).
12.8% of residents in SA1 12157 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.6% of people in SA1 12157 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 82%, ahead of Italian (1%).
32.6% of people in SA1 12157 report no religion — 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 51%, ahead of No religion (33%).
16.2% of adults in SA1 12157 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 49.0% of people in SA1 12157 finished Year 12, 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 49%, ahead of Year 10 (29%).
Households in SA1 12157 earn a median $1,304 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 7.6% of households in SA1 12157 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 38%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). Families in SA1 12157 earn a median $1,515 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
32.6% of residents in SA1 12157 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 6.8% of residents in SA1 12157 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 14%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 6.8% of people in SA1 12157 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
15.9% of people in SA1 12157 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.6% of people in SA1 12157 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 20.5% of people in SA1 12157 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 12157 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 27.9% of families in SA1 12157, 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 Couples without children at 40%, ahead of Couples with children (32%). In SA1 12157, 30.6% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 12157 is $420 — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 21.5% of dwellings in SA1 12157 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 43%, ahead of Owned outright (35%). Homes in SA1 12157 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
4.2% of households in SA1 12157 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 12157 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 (17%). 17.0% of workers in SA1 12157 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
57.1% of people in SA1 12157 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 6.4% of SA1 12157's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 12157 stands at 7.6% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12157 is 52.0%, 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 Accommodation & food at 18%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 54.6% of workers in SA1 12157 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 12157, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 12157, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 12157, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 916, well below average.