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SA1 24625

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SA1 24625 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It also has very low household incomes and very few university graduates.

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SA1 24625 is home to 471 people — above average. The median age in SA1 24625 is 71 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 58%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (14%). People aged 65 and over make up 57.7% of SA1 24625's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

10.6% of residents in SA1 24625 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 84%, ahead of England (2%).

7.0% of residents in SA1 24625 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.8% of people in SA1 24625 speak English not well or not at all, below average (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 82%, ahead of Italian (1%).

31.8% of people in SA1 24625 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 60%, ahead of No religion (32%).

5.6% of adults in SA1 24625 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%). 27.2% of people in SA1 24625 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 27%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 24625 is $787 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 24625 is $457 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 34%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (34%). Families in SA1 24625 earn a median $1,196 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

66.2% of residents in SA1 24625 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%). 37.4% of people in SA1 24625 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%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 37%, ahead of Other condition (31%). 48.0% of residents in SA1 24625 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%).

9.0% of people in SA1 24625 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 10.2% of people in SA1 24625 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%). 10.2% of people in SA1 24625 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 24625 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 36.3% of families in SA1 24625, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 36%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). 46.0% of households in SA1 24625 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 24625 pay a median $268 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 24625 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 40%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). 53.2% of homes in SA1 24625 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).

13.1% of households in SA1 24625 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 24625 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 65%, ahead of Worked at home (22%). 21.6% of workers in SA1 24625 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).

46.7% of people in SA1 24625 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 24625'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%).

SA1 24625's unemployment rate is 4.1% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 24625 is 23.6%, 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 26%, ahead of Retail trade (14%). 55.7% of workers in SA1 24625 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 24625, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 24625, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 24625, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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