Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 27908
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SA1 27908 has an ageing population and far more retirees than most areas.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and slightly more people living alone than usual.
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SA1 27908 has a population of 445 — above average. The median age in SA1 27908 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 28%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). 28.1% of people in SA1 27908 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
11.2% of residents in SA1 27908 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 84%, ahead of England (3%).
3.4% of residents in SA1 27908 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.7% of people in SA1 27908 speak English not well or not at all, below average (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 92%, ahead of Greek (1%).
38.0% of people in SA1 27908 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 52%, ahead of No religion (38%).
13.9% of adults in SA1 27908 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 30.2% of people in SA1 27908 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 40%, ahead of Year 12 (30%).
Households in SA1 27908 earn a median $1,160 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 27908 earn a median $1,428 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 35%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). The median personal income in SA1 27908 is $589 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
38.0% of residents in SA1 27908 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%). 9.9% of residents in SA1 27908 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Asthma (13%). 10.6% of people in SA1 27908 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
13.6% of people in SA1 27908 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 13.0% but below the national 14.1%). 17.8% of people in SA1 27908 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 5.0% of people in SA1 27908 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 27908 average 2.2 people — well below average. In SA1 27908, 32.1% of households are people living alone, 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 42%, ahead of Couples without children (41%). One-parent families make up 16.4% of families in SA1 27908, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 27908 is $350 — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 27908 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 45%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 44.7% of homes in SA1 27908 are owned outright, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
1.6% of households in SA1 27908 have no car — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 27908 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 67%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 10.7% of workers in SA1 27908 work from home, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
38.3% of people in SA1 27908 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%). 0.0% of SA1 27908's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 27908 stands at 4.8% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 48.3% of workers in SA1 27908 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 20%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27908 is 48.7%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 27908, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 27908, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 27908, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 905, well below average.