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SA1 25713

3 km²

SA1 25713 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with far more retirees than most areas.

It also has an ageing population and far more single-person households than most areas.

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SA1 25713 has a population of 260 — well below average. 36.9% of people in SA1 25713 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 37%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). The median age in SA1 25713 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

6.9% of residents in SA1 25713 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 83%, ahead of South Africa (1%).

2.3% of residents in SA1 25713 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 25713 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 85%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

20.0% of people in SA1 25713 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 66%, ahead of No religion (20%).

11.0% of adults in SA1 25713 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 30.2% of people in SA1 25713 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 10 at 33%, ahead of Year 12 (30%).

Households in SA1 25713 earn a median $1,268 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 25713 earn a median $1,625 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 34%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (20%). 12.5% of households in SA1 25713 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).

35.8% of residents in SA1 25713 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%). 11.9% of residents in SA1 25713 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 15%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 5.8% of people in SA1 25713 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

25.4% of people in SA1 25713 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 19.1% of people in SA1 25713 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 18.2% of people in SA1 25713 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 25713 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 25713, 42.0% 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 without children at 41%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). One-parent families make up 21.6% of families in SA1 25713, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 25713 is $180 — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 25713 is $1,005, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 45%, ahead of Rented (25%). Homes in SA1 25713 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

8.5% of households in SA1 25713 have no car — above average (below the New South Wales average of 9.2% but above the national 7.4%). 4.1% of workers in SA1 25713 get to work by public transport, well above average (above 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 50%, ahead of Walked (17%). 10.7% of workers in SA1 25713 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

31.5% of people in SA1 25713 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 25713 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%). 69.4% of workers in SA1 25713 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 17%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 25713 is 50.4%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 25713, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 25713, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 955, below average. In SA1 25713, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average.

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