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SA1 19406

1,148 km²

SA1 19406 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very few renters.

It also has a markedly older age profile and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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SA1 19406 has a population of 372 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 19406 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 Older adults (45–64) at 41%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (29%). Children under 15 make up 10.5% of SA1 19406's population, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).

10.5% of residents in SA1 19406 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 68%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

2.4% of residents in SA1 19406 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 19406 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 78%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

43.5% of people in SA1 19406 report no religion — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 44%, ahead of Christianity (28%).

7.1% of adults in SA1 19406 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%). 28.6% of people in SA1 19406 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 30%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).

Households in SA1 19406 earn a median $717 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 19406 is $446 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 37%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (35%). Families in SA1 19406 earn a median $1,067 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

38.2% of residents in SA1 19406 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%). 14.0% of people in SA1 19406 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 19%, ahead of Mental health (14%). 10.2% of residents in SA1 19406 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 19406 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 9.7% of people in SA1 19406 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%). 28.0% of people in SA1 19406 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 19406 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 19406, 41.8% 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 44%, ahead of Couples with children (32%). One-parent families make up 23.0% of families in SA1 19406, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 19406 is $270 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 19406 is $607, 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 67%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (19%). 66.7% of homes in SA1 19406 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

2.0% of households in SA1 19406 have no car — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 9.2% of workers in SA1 19406 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above 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 58%, ahead of Worked at home (20%). 19.7% of workers in SA1 19406 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

22.5% of people in SA1 19406 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 19406'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 19406 stands at 20.2% — 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 19406 is 26.3%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 34%, ahead of Construction (11%). 52.6% of workers in SA1 19406 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 19406, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 19406, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 19406, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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