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SA1 17101

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SA1 17101 stands out for very few university graduates, with far more retirees than most areas.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and a smaller-than-average population.

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SA1 17101 has a population of 276 — well below average. 30.4% of people in SA1 17101 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 30%, ahead of Children (0–14) (21%). 6.9% of SA1 17101'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%).

5.1% of residents in SA1 17101 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 91%, ahead of England (0%).

5.1% of residents in SA1 17101 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 17101 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%).

40.9% of people in SA1 17101 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 54%, ahead of No religion (41%).

5.5% of adults in SA1 17101 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%). 29.7% of people in SA1 17101 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 43%, ahead of Year 12 (30%).

Households in SA1 17101 earn a median $1,125 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 2.6% of households in SA1 17101 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 $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). Families in SA1 17101 earn a median $1,375 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

35.1% of residents in SA1 17101 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%). 6.5% of residents in SA1 17101 need help with daily activities, 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 11%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 9.8% of people in SA1 17101 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

15.7% of people in SA1 17101 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 25.3% of people in SA1 17101 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 3.6% of people in SA1 17101 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 17101 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 28.1% of families in SA1 17101, 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 Couples with children at 42%, ahead of One-parent families (28%). In SA1 17101, 31.3% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 17101 is $350 — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 17101 is $1,300, well below average (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 Owned outright at 42%, ahead of Rented (25%). 41.7% of homes in SA1 17101 are owned outright, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

5.6% of households in SA1 17101 have no car — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 17101 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 80%, ahead of Car (passenger) (6%). 4.3% of workers in SA1 17101 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

33.3% of people in SA1 17101 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 17101 stands at 5.8% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 66.0% of workers in SA1 17101 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 29%, ahead of Manufacturing (19%). Labour-force participation in SA1 17101 is 47.5%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 17101, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 17101, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 17101, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 868, well below average.

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