Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 18503
4 km²
SA1 18503 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and a low share of renters.
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SA1 18503 is home to 658 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 45.4% of SA1 18503's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 45%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). The median age in SA1 18503 is 62 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
10.0% of residents in SA1 18503 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 England (4%).
3.3% of residents in SA1 18503 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%). 0.5% of people in SA1 18503 speak English not well or not at all, below average (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 91%, ahead of Arabic (1%).
38.3% of people in SA1 18503 report no religion — around the middle of the range (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 (38%).
9.4% of adults in SA1 18503 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 28.3% of people in SA1 18503 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 28%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).
The median household income in SA1 18503 is $1,106 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 18503 is $530 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 39%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (28%). Families in SA1 18503 earn a median $1,385 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
39.7% of residents in SA1 18503 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%). 6.8% of residents in SA1 18503 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 17%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 7.1% of people in SA1 18503 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
24.1% of people in SA1 18503 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 29.3% of people in SA1 18503 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 5.6% of people in SA1 18503 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 18503 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 7.8% of families in SA1 18503, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 53%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). 27.6% of households in SA1 18503 are single-person households, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 18503 pay a median $293 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 62.3% of homes in SA1 18503 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 62%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (29%). 9.7% of households in SA1 18503 rent, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
2.8% of households in SA1 18503 have no car — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 18503 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 73%, ahead of Worked at home (9%). 9.3% of workers in SA1 18503 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
35.4% of people in SA1 18503 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 18503'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 18503's unemployment rate is 1.7% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 18503 is 40.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 12%, ahead of Construction (11%). 53.3% of workers in SA1 18503 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 18503, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 18503, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 18503, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 963, below average.