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SA1 25901

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SA1 25901 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and fewer residents than most areas.

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SA1 25901 is home to 265 people — well below average. People aged 65 and over make up 41.9% of SA1 25901'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) (19%). The median age in SA1 25901 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

7.9% of residents in SA1 25901 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 85%, ahead of Philippines (2%).

6.0% of residents in SA1 25901 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 25901 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%).

32.1% of people in SA1 25901 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 58%, ahead of No religion (32%).

11.5% of adults in SA1 25901 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 23.8% of people in SA1 25901 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 9 or below at 30%, ahead of Year 10 (27%).

The median household income in SA1 25901 is $1,156 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 25901 is $548 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 Under $650 at 24%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). Families in SA1 25901 earn a median $1,531 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

48.3% of residents in SA1 25901 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%). 20.0% of residents in SA1 25901 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 Arthritis at 20%, ahead of Asthma (17%). 14.3% of people in SA1 25901 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

15.4% of people in SA1 25901 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.6% of people in SA1 25901 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 13.7% of people in SA1 25901 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%).

Households in SA1 25901 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 17.3% of families in SA1 25901, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 39%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). 26.8% of households in SA1 25901 are single-person households, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 25901 pay a median $275 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 25901 is $1,000, 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 with a mortgage at 39%, ahead of Owned outright (37%). Homes in SA1 25901 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

11.7% of households in SA1 25901 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 25901 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 60%, ahead of Walked (14%). 9.3% of workers in SA1 25901 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

42.5% of people in SA1 25901 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 25901'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 25901's unemployment rate is 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 25901 is 41.0%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 15%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). 57.7% of workers in SA1 25901 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 25901, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 25901, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 25901, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 920, well below average.

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