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SA1 15407
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SA1 15407 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.
Beyond that, it has far more retirees than most areas and an older age profile than most.
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SA1 15407 is home to 241 people — well below average. People aged 65 and over make up 35.3% of SA1 15407's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 35%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (27%). The median age in SA1 15407 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
12.4% of residents in SA1 15407 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 78%, ahead of Nepal (3%).
9.5% of residents in SA1 15407 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.5% of people in SA1 15407 speak English not well or not at all, above average (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 83%, ahead of Cantonese (5%).
32.4% of people in SA1 15407 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 (32%).
8.9% of adults in SA1 15407 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 26.5% of people in SA1 15407 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 38%, ahead of Year 12 (26%).
The median household income in SA1 15407 is $885 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 1.5% of people in SA1 15407 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%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 35%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). The median personal income in SA1 15407 is $521 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
47.7% of residents in SA1 15407 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%). 13.7% of people in SA1 15407 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 (14%). 9.5% of residents in SA1 15407 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
14.3% of people in SA1 15407 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 19.2% of people in SA1 15407 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 4.4% of people in SA1 15407 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 15407 average 1.9 people — well below average. 50.4% of households in SA1 15407 are single-person households, 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 42%, ahead of Couples with children (42%). One-parent families make up 17.1% of families in SA1 15407, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 15407 pay a median $300 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 34.5% of homes in SA1 15407 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 57%, ahead of Owned outright (26%). 57.1% of households in SA1 15407 rent, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
9.4% of households in SA1 15407 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 15407 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 46%, ahead of Car (passenger) (15%). 15.5% of workers in SA1 15407 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
45.3% of people in SA1 15407 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 15407'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%).
SA1 15407's unemployment rate is 10.0% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 15407 is 39.4%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 24%, ahead of Accommodation & food (18%). 54.9% of workers in SA1 15407 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 15407, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 15407, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 15407, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 879, well below average.