Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 15603
1 km²
SA1 15603 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with a large over-65 community.
Beyond that, it has low household incomes and low rents.
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SA1 15603 is home to 365 people — below average. The median age in SA1 15603 is 60 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 37%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (34%). Children under 15 make up 6.3% of SA1 15603's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
9.3% of residents in SA1 15603 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 81%, ahead of England (3%).
1.6% of residents in SA1 15603 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 15603 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%).
40.8% of people in SA1 15603 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 45%, ahead of No religion (41%).
21.9% of adults in SA1 15603 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 41.9% of people in SA1 15603 finished Year 12, well below average (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 42%, ahead of Year 10 (32%).
The median household income in SA1 15603 is $990 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 15603 is $562 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 33%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). 7.3% of households in SA1 15603 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
37.0% of residents in SA1 15603 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%). 9.9% of residents in SA1 15603 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 17%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 8.8% of people in SA1 15603 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 8.0% but below the national 8.8%).
18.9% of people in SA1 15603 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.0% of people in SA1 15603 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 15.6% of people in SA1 15603 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 15603 average 2.0 people — well below average. 33.9% of households in SA1 15603 are single-person households, well above average (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 52%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). One-parent families make up 11.7% of families in SA1 15603, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 15603 pay a median $275 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 60.6% of homes in SA1 15603 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 61%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (19%). Homes in SA1 15603 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
3.1% of households in SA1 15603 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 15603 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 71%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 8.3% of workers in SA1 15603 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
31.7% of people in SA1 15603 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 8.8% of SA1 15603's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 15603's unemployment rate is 2.8% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 15603 is 42.9%, 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 20%, ahead of Education & training (17%). 56.1% of workers in SA1 15603 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 15603, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 15603, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 930, well below average. In SA1 15603, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.