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SA1 12903

2 km²

SA1 12903 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with more residents than most areas.

It's also marked by rents a little below the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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SA1 12903 is home to 575 people — well above average. 10.6% of SA1 12903's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (24%). 15.9% of people in SA1 12903 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%).

7.1% of residents in SA1 12903 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 89%, ahead of England (1%).

3.1% of residents in SA1 12903 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 12903 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

34.4% of people in SA1 12903 report no religion — below average (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 58%, ahead of No religion (34%).

6.5% of adults in SA1 12903 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%). 31.5% of people in SA1 12903 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 40%, ahead of Year 12 (31%).

The median household income in SA1 12903 is $1,807 a week — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of $1,829 but above the national $1,746). 15.9% of people in SA1 12903 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 27%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). The median personal income in SA1 12903 is $766 a week, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

33.0% of residents in SA1 12903 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%). 10.1% of people in SA1 12903 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 14%, ahead of Arthritis (11%). 5.7% of residents in SA1 12903 need help with daily activities, above average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

14.4% of people in SA1 12903 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 30.5% of people in SA1 12903 look after children without pay, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 23.7% of people in SA1 12903 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 12903 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. 25.6% of households in SA1 12903 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 59%, ahead of Couples without children (29%). One-parent families make up 12.1% of families in SA1 12903, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 12903 pay a median $305 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 12903 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (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 with a mortgage at 45%, ahead of Owned outright (29%). 95.8% of homes in SA1 12903 have three or more bedrooms, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).

2.3% of households in SA1 12903 have no car — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 12903 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 73%, ahead of Worked at home (6%). 6.2% of workers in SA1 12903 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

34.4% of people in SA1 12903 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%). 24.4% of SA1 12903's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 12903's unemployment rate is 2.4% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 64.4% of workers in SA1 12903 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Mining at 22%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12903 is 63.8%, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 12903, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 12903, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12903, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 922, well below average.

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