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SA1 20247
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SA1 20247 is characterised by a smaller-than-average population and a large over-65 community.
It's also marked by somewhat fewer graduates than the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.
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SA1 20247 is home to 225 people — well below average. 19.6% of SA1 20247's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 24%, ahead of Children (0–14) (21%). 5.6% of people in SA1 20247 are in a de facto relationship, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%).
3.6% of residents in SA1 20247 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 96%, ahead of England (1%).
2.7% of residents in SA1 20247 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 20247 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 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
35.1% of people in SA1 20247 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 60%, ahead of No religion (35%).
13.1% of adults in SA1 20247 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 48.1% of people in SA1 20247 finished Year 12, below average (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 48%, ahead of Year 10 (30%).
The median household income in SA1 20247 is $1,833 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 7.1% of people in SA1 20247 earn $2,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 46%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (22%). The median personal income in SA1 20247 is $900 a week, above average (above both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
38.2% of residents in SA1 20247 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%). 10.2% of people in SA1 20247 report a mental health condition, 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 Asthma at 16%, ahead of Arthritis (10%). 6.2% of residents in SA1 20247 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
25.0% of people in SA1 20247 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 17.9% of people in SA1 20247 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 34.5% of people in SA1 20247 look after children without pay, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 20247 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. 19.0% of households in SA1 20247 are single-person households, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 55%, ahead of Couples without children (30%). One-parent families make up 13.1% of families in SA1 20247, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 20247 pay a median $430 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 20247 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 46%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (35%). Homes in SA1 20247 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
0.0% of households in SA1 20247 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 20247 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 56%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 8.1% of workers in SA1 20247 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
38.4% of people in SA1 20247 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%).
SA1 20247's unemployment rate is 5.4% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 55.0% of workers in SA1 20247 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 15%, ahead of Education & training (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 20247 is 66.7%, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 20247, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 20247, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 20247, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.