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SA1 15406
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SA1 15406 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with very low household incomes.
It's also marked by fewer university graduates than most areas and a largely renting community.
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SA1 15406 has a population of 337 — below average. Children under 15 make up 7.4% of SA1 15406's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). The median age in SA1 15406 is 54 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
8.6% of residents in SA1 15406 were born overseas — well 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 85%, ahead of England (2%).
4.2% of residents in SA1 15406 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 15406 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
37.1% of people in SA1 15406 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 53%, ahead of No religion (37%).
7.1% of adults in SA1 15406 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%). 32.1% of people in SA1 15406 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 36%, ahead of Year 12 (32%).
Households in SA1 15406 earn a median $832 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 15406 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (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 45%, ahead of Under $650 (37%). 1.0% of people in SA1 15406 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
46.9% of residents in SA1 15406 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%). 14.8% of people in SA1 15406 report a mental health condition, well 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 Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 7.7% of residents in SA1 15406 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
10.9% of people in SA1 15406 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 12.5% of people in SA1 15406 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 14.1% of people in SA1 15406 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 15406 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 15406, 51.6% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 51%, ahead of Couples with children (26%). One-parent families make up 25.3% of families in SA1 15406, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 15406 is $290 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 23.1% of homes in SA1 15406 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (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 59%, ahead of Owned outright (28%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 15406 is $1,020, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863).
11.4% of households in SA1 15406 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 15406 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 54%, ahead of Walked (11%). 2.9% of workers in SA1 15406 get to work by public transport, above average (above the New South Wales average of 2.7% but below the national 3.1%).
46.5% of people in SA1 15406 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%). 0.0% of SA1 15406'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 15406 stands at 8.6% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 15406 is 48.7%, 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 22%, ahead of Accommodation & food (18%). 52.9% of workers in SA1 15406 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 15406, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 15406, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 15406, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.