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SA1 27017

1 km²

SA1 27017 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

It's also marked by slightly fewer over-65s than usual and slightly more people living alone than usual.

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SA1 27017 is home to 318 people — below average. The median age in SA1 27017 is 29 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, ahead of Children (0–14) (24%). 20.0% of people in SA1 27017 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%).

15.1% of residents in SA1 27017 were born overseas — 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 80%, ahead of Philippines (2%).

13.5% of residents in SA1 27017 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 5.3% of people in SA1 27017 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 81%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

33.0% of people in SA1 27017 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 50%, ahead of No religion (33%).

25.4% of adults in SA1 27017 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 51.5% of people in SA1 27017 finished Year 12, below average (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 51%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 27017 is $1,476 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 8.4% of households in SA1 27017 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%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (32%). 6.3% of people in SA1 27017 earn $2,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).

29.9% of residents in SA1 27017 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 11.6% of people in SA1 27017 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 12%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 4.7% of residents in SA1 27017 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

12.9% of people in SA1 27017 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 8.3% of people in SA1 27017 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 1.2% of people in SA1 27017 have served in the Defence Force, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 27017 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. 31.9% of households in SA1 27017 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 64%, ahead of Couples without children (23%). One-parent families make up 16.0% of families in SA1 27017, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 27017 pay a median $338 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 18.5% of homes in SA1 27017 are owned outright, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 42%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 27017 is $1,462, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863).

5.8% of households in SA1 27017 have no car — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 27017 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 62%, ahead of Walked (15%). 8.6% of workers in SA1 27017 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

53.7% of people in SA1 27017 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%). 47.9% of SA1 27017's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 27017's unemployment rate is 6.9% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 66.2% of workers in SA1 27017 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 26%, ahead of Education & training (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27017 is 66.7%, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 27017, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 27017, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 27017, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.

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