Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 27860
14 km²
SA1 27860 stands out for one of the smallest populations, with an older age profile than most.
It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and low rents.
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SA1 27860 is home to 89 people — among the lowest in the country. 3.9% of people in SA1 27860 are in a de facto relationship, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 38%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (24%). The median age in SA1 27860 is 54 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
7.9% of residents in SA1 27860 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 87%, ahead of England (0%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 27860 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 27860 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 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
32.6% of people in SA1 27860 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 67%, ahead of No religion (33%).
8.0% of adults in SA1 27860 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 27.4% of people in SA1 27860 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 46%, ahead of Year 12 (27%).
The median household income in SA1 27860 is $1,388 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of people in SA1 27860 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). 0.0% of households in SA1 27860 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%).
46.1% of residents in SA1 27860 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 27860 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 21%, ahead of Mental health (18%). 6.7% of residents in SA1 27860 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
17.2% of people in SA1 27860 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.1% of people in SA1 27860 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 3.8% of people in SA1 27860 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 27860 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 9.1% of families in SA1 27860, 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 52%, ahead of Couples without children (33%). 22.9% of households in SA1 27860 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 27860 pay a median $250 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 27860 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 43%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). Homes in SA1 27860 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
0.0% of households in SA1 27860 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 27860 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 (20%). 19.5% of workers in SA1 27860 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
26.1% of people in SA1 27860 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 27860's unemployment rate is 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 43.9% of workers in SA1 27860 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 Retail trade at 39%, ahead of Construction (22%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27860 is 47.1%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 27860, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 27860, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 27860, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average.