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SA1 16002
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SA1 16002 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and many people living alone.
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SA1 16002 is home to 275 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 16002 is 62 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 44%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). People aged 65 and over make up 44.4% of SA1 16002's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
7.3% of residents in SA1 16002 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 85%, ahead of England (3%).
1.5% of residents in SA1 16002 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 16002 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%).
34.9% of people in SA1 16002 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 54%, ahead of No religion (35%).
12.1% of adults in SA1 16002 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 28.7% of people in SA1 16002 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 (29%).
The median household income in SA1 16002 is $974 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 1.2% of people in SA1 16002 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 $650–$1,499 at 40%, ahead of Under $650 (28%). Families in SA1 16002 earn a median $1,176 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
41.5% of residents in SA1 16002 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%). 8.4% of residents in SA1 16002 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 20%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 9.5% of people in SA1 16002 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
19.4% of people in SA1 16002 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 7.3% of people in SA1 16002 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 15.3% of people in SA1 16002 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 16002 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. 40.0% of households in SA1 16002 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 56%, ahead of One-parent families (23%). One-parent families make up 23.5% of families in SA1 16002, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 16002 pay a median $290 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 16002 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (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 outright at 46%, ahead of Rented (39%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16002 is $1,170, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863).
8.3% of households in SA1 16002 have no car — above average (below the New South Wales average of 9.2% but above the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16002 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 60%, ahead of Walked (6%). 5.9% of workers in SA1 16002 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
31.8% of people in SA1 16002 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 16002'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 16002's unemployment rate is 4.8% — 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 16002 is 33.9%, 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 Accommodation & food at 13%, ahead of Education & training (13%). 44.7% of workers in SA1 16002 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 16002, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16002, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 869, well below average. In SA1 16002, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.