Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 18004
1 km²
SA1 18004 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.
It's also marked by a strikingly large over-65 community and an exceptional share of single-person households.
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SA1 18004 is home to 370 people — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 18004 is 65 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 50%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). People aged 65 and over make up 50.3% of SA1 18004's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
11.9% of residents in SA1 18004 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 82%, ahead of England (6%).
2.2% of residents in SA1 18004 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 18004 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%).
30.8% of people in SA1 18004 report no religion — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 62%, ahead of No religion (31%).
9.7% of adults in SA1 18004 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 34.0% of people in SA1 18004 finished Year 12, well below average (below 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 34%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).
The median household income in SA1 18004 is $705 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 18004 earn a median $1,125 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 43%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). The median personal income in SA1 18004 is $515 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
46.8% of residents in SA1 18004 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%). 13.2% of people in SA1 18004 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 Arthritis at 21%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 8.4% of residents in SA1 18004 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
18.3% of people in SA1 18004 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.9% of people in SA1 18004 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 10.6% of people in SA1 18004 provide unpaid care to others, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 18004 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. 53.5% of households in SA1 18004 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 without children at 52%, ahead of One-parent families (24%). One-parent families make up 24.2% of families in SA1 18004, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 18004 pay a median $190 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 18004 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 52%, ahead of Rented (31%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 18004 is $1,127, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863).
12.0% of households in SA1 18004 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 18004 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 (8%). 8.4% of workers in SA1 18004 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
36.5% of people in SA1 18004 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 18004'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 18004's unemployment rate is 2.5% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 18004 is 35.4%, 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 Retail trade at 13%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). 49.6% of workers in SA1 18004 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 18004, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 18004, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 18004, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average.