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SA1 16704

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SA1 16704 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It's also marked by many people living alone and far more retirees than most areas.

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SA1 16704 has a population of 262 — well below average. 32.1% of people in SA1 16704 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 32%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (20%). 6.9% of SA1 16704's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).

2.7% of residents in SA1 16704 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 86%, ahead of England (1%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 16704 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 16704 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

39.7% of people in SA1 16704 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 50%, ahead of No religion (40%).

2.8% of adults in SA1 16704 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%). 23.3% of people in SA1 16704 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 (23%).

Households in SA1 16704 earn a median $743 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 16704 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 Under $650 at 42%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (41%). The median personal income in SA1 16704 is $483 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

39.7% of residents in SA1 16704 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%). 13.4% of people in SA1 16704 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 Mental health at 13%, ahead of Arthritis (13%). 8.0% of residents in SA1 16704 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

15.9% of people in SA1 16704 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 6.9% of people in SA1 16704 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%). 19.6% of people in SA1 16704 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 16704 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 35.8% of families in SA1 16704, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 36%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). In SA1 16704, 45.6% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 16704 is $293 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 16704 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 (31%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 16704 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

12.4% of households in SA1 16704 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 16704 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 63%, ahead of Walked (12%). 4.4% of workers in SA1 16704 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

28.9% of people in SA1 16704 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%).

Unemployment in SA1 16704 stands at 4.2% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 42.6% of workers in SA1 16704 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%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 16%, ahead of Accommodation & food (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16704 is 33.6%, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 16704, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16704, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16704, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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