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SA1 27817
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SA1 27817 stands out for very low household incomes, with fewer university graduates than most areas.
It's also marked by far more retirees than most areas and many people living alone.
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SA1 27817 is home to 378 people — around the middle of the range. 8.2% of SA1 27817'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 Seniors (65+) at 27%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). People aged 65 and over make up 27.0% of SA1 27817's population, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
13.8% of residents in SA1 27817 were born overseas — well 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 78%, ahead of India (4%).
7.9% of residents in SA1 27817 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%). 1.1% of people in SA1 27817 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 85%, ahead of Punjabi (1%).
38.4% of people in SA1 27817 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 48%, ahead of No religion (38%).
9.6% of adults in SA1 27817 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 32.1% of people in SA1 27817 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 33%, ahead of Year 12 (32%).
The median household income in SA1 27817 is $914 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of people in SA1 27817 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). 2.4% of households in SA1 27817 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%).
42.3% of residents in SA1 27817 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%). 18.0% of people in SA1 27817 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 18%, ahead of Arthritis (16%). 11.9% of residents in SA1 27817 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
14.6% of people in SA1 27817 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 8.4% of people in SA1 27817 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 19.5% of people in SA1 27817 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 27817 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 23.7% of families in SA1 27817, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 38%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). 34.5% of households in SA1 27817 are single-person households, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 27817 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 27817 is $1,200, well below average (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 Owned outright at 39%, ahead of Rented (36%). Homes in SA1 27817 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
13.8% of households in SA1 27817 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 27817 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 68%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 8.0% of workers in SA1 27817 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
39.3% of people in SA1 27817 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%). 17.3% of SA1 27817'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 27817's unemployment rate is 7.2% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27817 is 43.0%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 18%, ahead of Accommodation & food (18%). 48.0% of workers in SA1 27817 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 27817, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 27817, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 27817, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.