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SA1 25635

1 km²

SA1 25635 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with low household incomes.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and many people living alone.

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SA1 25635 is home to 925 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 42.2% of SA1 25635's population, 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 Young adults (25–44) (22%). The median age in SA1 25635 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

27.9% of residents in SA1 25635 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of 29.3% but above the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of India (12%).

30.8% of residents in SA1 25635 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 6.6% of people in SA1 25635 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 56%, ahead of Italian (7%).

12.1% of people in SA1 25635 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 59%, ahead of No religion (12%).

10.2% of adults in SA1 25635 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 30.8% of people in SA1 25635 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 31%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 25635 is $1,021 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 2.8% of people in SA1 25635 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 32%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). 5.8% of households in SA1 25635 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).

34.2% of residents in SA1 25635 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%). 16.9% of residents in SA1 25635 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%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 14%, ahead of Arthritis (12%). 5.4% of people in SA1 25635 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

12.9% of people in SA1 25635 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 12.8% of people in SA1 25635 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 19.8% of people in SA1 25635 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 25635 average 2.2 people — well below average. 40.6% of households in SA1 25635 are single-person households, 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 48%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). One-parent families make up 16.0% of families in SA1 25635, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 25635 pay a median $330 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 25635 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 Owned outright at 38%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (22%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 25635 is $1,500, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863).

10.4% of households in SA1 25635 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 25635 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 76%, ahead of Car (passenger) (9%). 4.7% of workers in SA1 25635 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

46.6% of people in SA1 25635 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%). 10.5% of SA1 25635's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 25635's unemployment rate is 2.9% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 25635 is 39.5%, 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 Manufacturing at 24%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (16%). 63.9% of workers in SA1 25635 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 25635, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 25635, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 25635, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 903, well below average.

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