SA1 16917

SA1 16917 has a population of 374 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 16917 is 24 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Children (0–14) at 41%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (26%). 45.7% of SA1 16917's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).

1.6% of residents in SA1 16917 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 73%, ahead of England (0%).

2.4% of residents in SA1 16917 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 16917 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 72%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

39.3% of people in SA1 16917 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 No religion at 39%, ahead of Christianity (36%).

0.0% of adults in SA1 16917 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%). 12.8% of people in SA1 16917 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 28%, ahead of Year 9 or below (28%).

Households in SA1 16917 earn a median $772 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 16917 is $419 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 38%, ahead of Under $650 (33%). Families in SA1 16917 earn a median $838 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

29.1% of residents in SA1 16917 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 13.9% of people in SA1 16917 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 14%, ahead of Asthma (13%). 10.4% of residents in SA1 16917 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

1.4% of people in SA1 16917 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 16917 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 14.4% of people in SA1 16917 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 16917 average 2.9 people — above average. One-parent families make up 56.5% of families in SA1 16917, 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 57%, ahead of Couples with children (30%). In SA1 16917, 22.3% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 16917 is $270 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16917 is $650, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 81%, ahead of Not stated (9%). Renters occupy 80.9% of homes in SA1 16917, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).

24.4% of households in SA1 16917 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16917 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 59%, ahead of Car (passenger) (15%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16917 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%).

27.9% of people in SA1 16917 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 16917 stands at 28.3% — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16917 is 23.9%, 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 Administrative & support at 28%, ahead of Retail trade (18%). 23.1% of workers in SA1 16917 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 16917, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16917, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16917, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.