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SA1 55006

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SA1 55006 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

It also has a markedly older age profile and far more single-person households than most areas.

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SA1 55006 has a population of 493 — above average. 41.6% of people in SA1 55006 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%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 42%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). The median age in SA1 55006 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

15.4% of residents in SA1 55006 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 78%, ahead of New Zealand (4%).

3.0% of residents in SA1 55006 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%). 0.8% of people in SA1 55006 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

34.5% of people in SA1 55006 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 59%, ahead of No religion (34%).

11.1% of adults in SA1 55006 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 35.6% of people in SA1 55006 finished Year 12, well 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 36%, ahead of Year 10 (33%).

Households in SA1 55006 earn a median $852 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 55006 is $538 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 31%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). Families in SA1 55006 earn a median $1,361 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

46.0% of residents in SA1 55006 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%). 12.4% of residents in SA1 55006 need help with daily activities, well above average (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 21%, ahead of Asthma (12%). 10.1% of people in SA1 55006 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

13.6% of people in SA1 55006 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 13.0% but below the national 14.1%). 5.3% of people in SA1 55006 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 16.2% of people in SA1 55006 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 55006 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 55006, 41.5% 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 with children at 49%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). One-parent families make up 14.9% of families in SA1 55006, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 55006 is $260 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 53.0% of dwellings in SA1 55006 are separate houses, well below average (below 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 42%, ahead of Rented (31%). 41.9% of homes in SA1 55006 are owned outright, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

14.3% of households in SA1 55006 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 55006 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 Car (passenger) (9%). 8.0% of workers in SA1 55006 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

37.0% of people in SA1 55006 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%). 0.0% of SA1 55006'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 55006 stands at 1.8% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 55006 is 37.9%, 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 18%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). 49.7% of workers in SA1 55006 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 55006, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 55006, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 55006, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average.

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