Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 17207
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SA1 17207 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with a high share of renters.
It's also marked by rents well below most areas and a slightly younger population.
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SA1 17207 is home to 402 people — around the middle of the range. Children under 15 make up 13.4% of SA1 17207's population, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 35%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). 15.3% of people in SA1 17207 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%).
12.4% of residents in SA1 17207 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 83%, ahead of India (3%).
7.7% of residents in SA1 17207 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.5% of people in SA1 17207 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 88%, ahead of Punjabi (1%).
45.5% of people in SA1 17207 report no religion — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 46%, ahead of Christianity (42%).
33.9% of adults in SA1 17207 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 65.9% of people in SA1 17207 finished Year 12, above average (above 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 66%, ahead of Year 10 (14%).
The median household income in SA1 17207 is $1,430 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 17207 is $1,015 a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (33%). 14.6% of households in SA1 17207 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
25.1% of residents in SA1 17207 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 3.0% of residents in SA1 17207 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 9%, ahead of Asthma (8%). 9.2% of people in SA1 17207 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
15.9% of people in SA1 17207 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 14.7% of people in SA1 17207 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%). 3.8% of people in SA1 17207 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 17207 average 2.0 people — well below average. 46.9% of households in SA1 17207 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 53%, ahead of Couples without children (33%). One-parent families make up 12.8% of families in SA1 17207, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 17207 pay a median $280 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 58.3% of households in SA1 17207 rent, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (24%). 41.1% of homes in SA1 17207 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).
8.9% of households in SA1 17207 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 17207 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 68%, ahead of Worked at home (9%). 9.3% of workers in SA1 17207 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
50.9% of people in SA1 17207 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 32.0% of SA1 17207's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 17207's unemployment rate is 4.0% — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 17207 is 74.3%, well above average (above 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 22%, ahead of Construction (13%). 61.9% of workers in SA1 17207 are employed full-time, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 17207, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 17207, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 17207, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 7, above average.