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SA1 14115
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SA1 14115 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
Beyond that, it has low household incomes and rents well below most areas.
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SA1 14115 has a population of 375 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 14115 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 39%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). 39.5% of people in SA1 14115 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
23.7% of residents in SA1 14115 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 72%, ahead of England (8%).
9.9% of residents in SA1 14115 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%). 1.3% of people in SA1 14115 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 88%, ahead of Cantonese (2%).
25.1% of people in SA1 14115 report no religion — well 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 69%, ahead of No religion (25%).
12.8% of adults in SA1 14115 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 32.1% of people in SA1 14115 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 35%, ahead of Year 12 (32%).
Households in SA1 14115 earn a median $1,047 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 14115 is $591 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 39%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). 4.7% of people in SA1 14115 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%).
44.8% of residents in SA1 14115 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%). 10.4% of residents in SA1 14115 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 19%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 12.8% of people in SA1 14115 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
13.7% of people in SA1 14115 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 13.0% but below the national 14.1%). 16.3% of people in SA1 14115 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 18.3% of people in SA1 14115 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 14115 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.9% of families in SA1 14115, 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 49%, ahead of Couples without children (47%). In SA1 14115, 33.5% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 14115 is $275 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 59.3% of homes in SA1 14115 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 43%, ahead of Owned outright (35%). Renters occupy 42.5% of homes in SA1 14115, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
11.0% of households in SA1 14115 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 2.9% of workers in SA1 14115 get to work by public transport, above average (above the New South Wales average of 2.7% but below the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 54%, ahead of Worked at home (22%). 22.1% of workers in SA1 14115 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).
23.4% of people in SA1 14115 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 14115'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 14115 stands at 4.1% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 14115 is 43.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Education & training (14%). 48.6% of workers in SA1 14115 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 14115, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 14115, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 14115, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 936, below average.