Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 26009
406 km²
SA1 26009 is characterised by far fewer renters than most areas and a large over-65 community.
Beyond that, it has a small population and slightly below-average rents.
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SA1 26009 is home to 267 people — well below average. People aged 65 and over make up 28.1% of SA1 26009's population, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 28%, ahead of Children (0–14) (24%). Children under 15 make up 23.6% of SA1 26009's population, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
6.0% of residents in SA1 26009 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 85%, ahead of England (0%).
4.5% of residents in SA1 26009 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 26009 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
28.8% of people in SA1 26009 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 61%, ahead of No religion (29%).
13.6% of adults in SA1 26009 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 29.3% of people in SA1 26009 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 39%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).
The median household income in SA1 26009 is $1,357 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 3.1% of households in SA1 26009 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (38%). Families in SA1 26009 earn a median $1,520 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
29.6% of residents in SA1 26009 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 3.0% of residents in SA1 26009 need help with daily activities, well below average (below 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 Mental health (7%). 7.1% of people in SA1 26009 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
28.2% of people in SA1 26009 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 29.6% of people in SA1 26009 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 9.2% of people in SA1 26009 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 26009 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 10.7% of families in SA1 26009, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 48%, ahead of Couples without children (40%). 18.8% of households in SA1 26009 are single-person households, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 26009 pay a median $290 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 26009 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above 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 59%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). 59.4% of homes in SA1 26009 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
0.0% of households in SA1 26009 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 26009 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 43%, ahead of Worked at home (22%). 22.1% of workers in SA1 26009 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).
24.0% of people in SA1 26009 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%).
SA1 26009's unemployment rate is 3.1% — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 53.4% of workers in SA1 26009 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, ahead of Construction (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 26009 is 63.1%, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 26009, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 26009, economic resources (ier decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 26009, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 4, below average.