Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 12602
42 km²
SA1 12602 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with few over-65s.
It also has a younger age profile than most and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.
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SA1 12602 is home to 411 people — around the middle of the range. 12.7% of SA1 12602's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 53%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (19%). People aged 65 and over make up 5.6% of SA1 12602's population, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
21.7% of residents in SA1 12602 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 74%, ahead of Vietnam (4%).
1.2% of residents in SA1 12602 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 12602 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 40%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
14.8% of people in SA1 12602 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 59%, ahead of Christianity (24%).
5.6% of adults in SA1 12602 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%). 16.8% of people in SA1 12602 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 12 at 17%, ahead of Year 10 (11%).
The median household income in SA1 12602 is $2,125 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 12602 is $1,062 a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 59%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). 5.6% of people in SA1 12602 earn $2,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
9.5% of residents in SA1 12602 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 2.2% of people in SA1 12602 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below 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 4%, ahead of Asthma (4%). 1.5% of residents in SA1 12602 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
3.7% of people in SA1 12602 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 4.2% of people in SA1 12602 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 5.9% of people in SA1 12602 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 12602 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. 29.5% of households in SA1 12602 are single-person households, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 68%, ahead of Couples without children (18%). One-parent families make up 10.1% of families in SA1 12602, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 12602 pay a median $420 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 12602 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, ahead of Rented (38%). 98.4% of homes in SA1 12602 have three or more bedrooms, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).
0.0% of households in SA1 12602 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 12602 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 (15%). 14.6% of workers in SA1 12602 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
19.4% of people in SA1 12602 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 3.4% of SA1 12602's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 12602's unemployment rate is 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 12602 is 25.7%, 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 Mining at 21%, ahead of Education & training (12%). 65.2% of workers in SA1 12602 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 12602, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 12602, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 12602, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average.