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SA1 28708

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SA1 28708 is characterised by far more retirees than most areas and an older age profile than most.

It also has a larger-than-average population and slightly more people living alone than usual.

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SA1 28708 is home to 541 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 33.1% of SA1 28708's population, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 28708 is 51 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

17.0% of residents in SA1 28708 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 77%, ahead of England (4%).

8.1% of residents in SA1 28708 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%). 0.7% of people in SA1 28708 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 84%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

39.6% of people in SA1 28708 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 49%, ahead of No religion (40%).

28.0% of adults in SA1 28708 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 54.5% of people in SA1 28708 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 55%, ahead of Year 10 (22%).

The median household income in SA1 28708 is $1,309 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 13.2% of households in SA1 28708 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). Families in SA1 28708 earn a median $1,846 a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

34.0% of residents in SA1 28708 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%). 7.8% of residents in SA1 28708 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 14%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 10.4% of people in SA1 28708 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

17.9% of people in SA1 28708 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 22.6% of people in SA1 28708 look after children without pay, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 3.4% of people in SA1 28708 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 28708 average 2.1 people — well below average. 33.3% of households in SA1 28708 are single-person households, 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 without children at 45%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). One-parent families make up 14.5% of families in SA1 28708, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 28708 pay a median $413 a week — above average (below the New South Wales average of $420 but above the national $375). 48.6% of homes in SA1 28708 are owned outright, well above average (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 49%, ahead of Rented (28%). Homes in SA1 28708 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).

4.2% of households in SA1 28708 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 28708 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 55%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 17.2% of workers in SA1 28708 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

41.0% of people in SA1 28708 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 5.4% of SA1 28708's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 28708's unemployment rate is 5.6% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 28708 is 53.4%, 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 Accommodation & food at 13%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). 54.4% of workers in SA1 28708 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 28708, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 28708, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range. In SA1 28708, economic resources (ier decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.

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