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SA1 27808
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SA1 27808 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.
Beyond that, it has a strikingly large over-65 community and an exceptional share of single-person households.
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SA1 27808 is home to 260 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 27808 is 79 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 67%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (13%). People aged 65 and over make up 66.5% of SA1 27808's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
14.2% of residents in SA1 27808 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 71%, ahead of England (6%).
6.5% of residents in SA1 27808 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 27808 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 81%, ahead of Hindi (2%).
19.2% of people in SA1 27808 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 63%, ahead of No religion (19%).
8.3% of adults in SA1 27808 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 18.7% of people in SA1 27808 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 31%, ahead of Year 9 or below (28%).
The median household income in SA1 27808 is $725 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 27808 is $442 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 Under $650 at 45%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (45%). 0.0% of households in SA1 27808 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%).
67.7% of residents in SA1 27808 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%). 18.1% of people in SA1 27808 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 Arthritis at 30%, ahead of Dementia (21%). 41.5% of residents in SA1 27808 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%).
6.3% of people in SA1 27808 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 7.1% of people in SA1 27808 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 6.0% of people in SA1 27808 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 27808 average 1.4 people — among the lowest in the country. 71.9% of households in SA1 27808 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 without children at 38%, ahead of One-parent families (26%). One-parent families make up 26.2% of families in SA1 27808, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 27808 pay a median $260 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 12.5% of homes in SA1 27808 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 64%, ahead of Other tenure (20%). 64.1% of households in SA1 27808 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
27.6% of households in SA1 27808 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 27808 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 36%, ahead of Walked (21%). 7.7% of workers in SA1 27808 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
51.0% of people in SA1 27808 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%). 29.7% of SA1 27808'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 27808's unemployment rate is 9.3% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27808 is 17.1%, 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 Accommodation & food at 31%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). 35.9% of workers in SA1 27808 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%).
In SA1 27808, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 27808, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 27808, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.