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SA1 19004

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SA1 19004 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

Beyond that, it has a markedly older age profile and a strikingly large over-65 community.

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SA1 19004 has a population of 315 — below average. The median age in SA1 19004 is 59 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 40%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). 40.0% of people in SA1 19004 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%).

7.9% of residents in SA1 19004 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 (3%).

1.9% of residents in SA1 19004 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 19004 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

32.7% of people in SA1 19004 report no religion — 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 55%, ahead of No religion (33%).

5.1% of adults in SA1 19004 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 22.0% of people in SA1 19004 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 40%, ahead of Year 12 (22%).

Households in SA1 19004 earn a median $702 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 19004 is $427 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 41%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). Families in SA1 19004 earn a median $1,075 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

43.2% of residents in SA1 19004 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%). 15.2% of residents in SA1 19004 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 17%, ahead of Mental health (16%). 15.9% of people in SA1 19004 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

14.2% of people in SA1 19004 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 8.2% of people in SA1 19004 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 10.1% of people in SA1 19004 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 19004 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 19004, 37.8% 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 51%, ahead of Couples with children (31%). One-parent families make up 14.6% of families in SA1 19004, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 19004 is $200 — 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 19004 is $650, 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 56%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (26%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 19004 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

7.9% of households in SA1 19004 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 19004 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 72%, ahead of Walked (6%). 3.7% of workers in SA1 19004 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

31.1% of people in SA1 19004 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 19004'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 19004 stands at 11.5% — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 19004 is 32.4%, 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 Construction at 11%, ahead of Education & training (11%). 54.3% of workers in SA1 19004 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 19004, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 19004, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 19004, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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