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SA1 25906

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SA1 25906 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

It also has low rents and a small population.

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SA1 25906 has a population of 207 — well below average. 23.7% of SA1 25906's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 39%, ahead of Children (0–14) (26%). 39.1% of people in SA1 25906 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%).

7.2% of residents in SA1 25906 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 England (2%).

4.8% of residents in SA1 25906 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 25906 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 86%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

32.9% of people in SA1 25906 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 52%, ahead of No religion (33%).

9.7% of adults in SA1 25906 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 23.6% of people in SA1 25906 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 36%, ahead of Year 9 or below (31%).

Households in SA1 25906 earn a median $732 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 25906 is $408 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 $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of Under $650 (38%). Families in SA1 25906 earn a median $739 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

48.8% of residents in SA1 25906 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%). 26.1% of residents in SA1 25906 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 15%, ahead of Diabetes (14%). 10.1% of people in SA1 25906 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

3.9% of people in SA1 25906 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.2% of people in SA1 25906 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 16.2% of people in SA1 25906 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 25906 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 50.5% of families in SA1 25906, 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 50%, ahead of Couples without children (28%). In SA1 25906, 34.4% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 25906 is $220 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 25906 is $740, 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 Rented at 48%, ahead of Owned outright (31%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 25906 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

11.5% of households in SA1 25906 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 25906 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 Worked at home (11%). 10.8% of workers in SA1 25906 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

43.5% of people in SA1 25906 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 25906 stands at 10.0% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 25906 is 26.0%, 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 Public administration & safety at 24%, ahead of Manufacturing (19%). 59.5% of workers in SA1 25906 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 25906, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 25906, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 25906, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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