SA1 18526

SA1 18526 has a population of 357 — below average. The median age in SA1 18526 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 51%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (17%). 50.7% of people in SA1 18526 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

10.1% of residents in SA1 18526 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 Philippines (3%).

4.8% of residents in SA1 18526 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 18526 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 87%, ahead of Italian (1%).

26.9% of people in SA1 18526 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 64%, ahead of No religion (27%).

8.0% of adults in SA1 18526 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 24.8% of people in SA1 18526 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 25%, ahead of Year 12 (25%).

Households in SA1 18526 earn a median $848 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 18526 earn a median $971 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 $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). 3.9% of households in SA1 18526 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%).

48.2% of residents in SA1 18526 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%). 19.3% of residents in SA1 18526 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (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 18%, ahead of Other condition (13%). 11.2% of people in SA1 18526 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

23.3% of people in SA1 18526 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.9% of people in SA1 18526 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 5.2% of people in SA1 18526 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 18526 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 18526, 39.6% of households are people living alone, 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 52%, ahead of Couples with children (27%). One-parent families make up 16.4% of families in SA1 18526, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 18526 is $203 — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 18526 is $867, among the lowest in the country (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 44%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (21%). Homes in SA1 18526 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

6.0% of households in SA1 18526 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 18526 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 Walked (5%). 3.0% of workers in SA1 18526 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

36.9% of people in SA1 18526 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%). 16.7% of SA1 18526's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 18526 stands at 3.7% — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 18526 is 32.8%, 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 27%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (14%). 55.4% of workers in SA1 18526 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 18526, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 18526, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 18526, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 853, well below average.