Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 28431
1 km²
SA1 28431 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It also has an exceptional share of single-person households and low household incomes.
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SA1 28431 has a population of 647 — well above average. The median age in SA1 28431 is 68 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 57%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (17%). 0.0% of SA1 28431's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).
32.8% of residents in SA1 28431 were born overseas — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of England (8%).
16.7% of residents in SA1 28431 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.8% of people in SA1 28431 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 80%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).
27.0% of people in SA1 28431 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 57%, ahead of No religion (27%).
31.1% of adults in SA1 28431 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 58.9% of people in SA1 28431 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of 58.9% but above the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 59%, ahead of Year 10 (19%).
Households in SA1 28431 earn a median $1,086 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 28431 earn a median $1,510 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 41%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). 9.3% of households in SA1 28431 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
42.5% of residents in SA1 28431 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%). 6.8% of residents in SA1 28431 need help with daily activities, 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 21%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 8.5% of people in SA1 28431 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 8.0% but below the national 8.8%).
18.6% of people in SA1 28431 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 12.2% of people in SA1 28431 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%). 5.0% of people in SA1 28431 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 28431 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 28431, 49.6% of households are people living alone, 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 60%, ahead of Couples with children (21%). One-parent families make up 17.0% of families in SA1 28431, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 28431 is $450 — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 58.4% of homes in SA1 28431 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 58%, ahead of Rented (28%). Homes in SA1 28431 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
9.5% of households in SA1 28431 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 2.8% of workers in SA1 28431 get to work by public transport, above average (above the New South Wales average of 2.7% but below the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 49%, ahead of Worked at home (20%). 20.2% of workers in SA1 28431 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
56.1% of people in SA1 28431 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%). 18.4% of SA1 28431'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 28431 stands at 5.6% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 28431 is 38.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 23%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). 49.5% of workers in SA1 28431 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 28431, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 28431, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 28431, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 7, above average.