Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 21838
18 km²
SA1 21838 stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.
It also has very few residents and rents well above most areas.
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SA1 21838 has a population of 109 — among the lowest in the country. Children under 15 make up 8.3% of SA1 21838's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 28%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). 10.1% of SA1 21838's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).
19.3% of residents in SA1 21838 were born overseas — 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 70%, ahead of Italy (4%).
15.6% of residents in SA1 21838 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 7.3% of people in SA1 21838 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above 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 77%, ahead of Arabic (6%).
29.4% of people in SA1 21838 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 51%, ahead of No religion (29%).
4.1% of adults in SA1 21838 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%). 32.6% of people in SA1 21838 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 33%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).
Households in SA1 21838 earn a median $1,424 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 3.1% of people in SA1 21838 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 25%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). The median personal income in SA1 21838 is $564 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
33.0% of residents in SA1 21838 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%). 14.7% of people in SA1 21838 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 Mental health at 15%, ahead of Arthritis (11%). 5.5% of residents in SA1 21838 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
5.1% of people in SA1 21838 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 21838 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 13.3% of people in SA1 21838 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 21838 average 3.0 people — well above average. In SA1 21838, 11.1% of households are people living alone, well 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 (35%). One-parent families make up 13.8% of families in SA1 21838, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 21838 is $588 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Renters occupy 0.0% of homes in SA1 21838, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 56%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (36%). 55.6% of homes in SA1 21838 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
0.0% of households in SA1 21838 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 21838 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 45%, ahead of Car (passenger) (20%). 14.3% of workers in SA1 21838 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
26.6% of people in SA1 21838 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 21838'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 21838 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 38.8% of workers in SA1 21838 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 29%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (22%). Labour-force participation in SA1 21838 is 48.0%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 21838, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 21838, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 21838, economic resources (ier decile) account for 8, above average.