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SA1 27714

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SA1 27714 stands out for very low household incomes, with one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 27714 is home to 382 people — around the middle of the range. 10.7% of SA1 27714's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (25%). The median age in SA1 27714 is 49 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

19.1% of residents in SA1 27714 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 73%, ahead of England (8%).

5.5% of residents in SA1 27714 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 27714 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 88%, ahead of Hindi (2%).

38.0% of people in SA1 27714 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (38%).

12.1% of adults in SA1 27714 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 36.2% of people in SA1 27714 finished Year 12, well 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 36%, ahead of Year 10 (33%).

The median household income in SA1 27714 is $880 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 3.8% of households in SA1 27714 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 37%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). Families in SA1 27714 earn a median $1,281 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

39.8% of residents in SA1 27714 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%). 16.2% of people in SA1 27714 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 16%, ahead of Arthritis (16%). 9.2% of residents in SA1 27714 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

11.8% of people in SA1 27714 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 6.1% of people in SA1 27714 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 17.0% of people in SA1 27714 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 27714 average 1.9 people — well below average. 47.8% of households in SA1 27714 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (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 46%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). One-parent families make up 16.8% of families in SA1 27714, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 27714 pay a median $290 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 54.4% of households in SA1 27714 rent, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 54%, ahead of Owned outright (23%). Homes in SA1 27714 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

12.4% of households in SA1 27714 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 27714 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 74%, ahead of Car (passenger) (7%). 6.0% of workers in SA1 27714 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

34.9% of people in SA1 27714 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 16.4% of SA1 27714's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 27714's unemployment rate is 4.5% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 45.0% of workers in SA1 27714 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below 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 20%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27714 is 47.3%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 27714, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 27714, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 27714, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 871, well below average.

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