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SA1 18501

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SA1 18501 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with a large over-65 community.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and low rents.

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SA1 18501 is home to 376 people — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 18501 is 58 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 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). People aged 65 and over make up 35.6% of SA1 18501's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

11.4% of residents in SA1 18501 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 76%, ahead of England (5%).

4.8% of residents in SA1 18501 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%). 1.6% of people in SA1 18501 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 84%, ahead of Mandarin (2%).

35.4% of people in SA1 18501 report no religion — below average (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 52%, ahead of No religion (35%).

11.7% of adults in SA1 18501 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 32.4% of people in SA1 18501 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 12 at 32%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).

The median household income in SA1 18501 is $1,083 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 4.3% of households in SA1 18501 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 35%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (29%). Families in SA1 18501 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).

36.4% of residents in SA1 18501 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%). 11.2% of people in SA1 18501 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 18%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 5.6% of residents in SA1 18501 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

14.1% of people in SA1 18501 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 13.0% but below the national 14.1%). 5.4% of people in SA1 18501 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 18.7% of people in SA1 18501 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 18501 average 2.0 people — well below average. 36.4% of households in SA1 18501 are single-person households, well above average (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 51%, ahead of Couples with children (35%). One-parent families make up 10.3% of families in SA1 18501, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 18501 pay a median $250 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 18501 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 41%, ahead of Rented (28%). Homes in SA1 18501 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

6.4% of households in SA1 18501 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 18501 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 69%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 10.1% of workers in SA1 18501 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

41.7% of people in SA1 18501 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 7.0% of SA1 18501's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 18501's unemployment rate is 2.7% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 18501 is 44.8%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 14%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). 56.1% of workers in SA1 18501 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 18501, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 18501, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 927, well below average. In SA1 18501, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.

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