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SA1 29159

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SA1 29159 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very few renters.

It also has a strikingly large over-65 community and an exceptional share of single-person households.

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SA1 29159 has a population of 248 — well below average. The median age in SA1 29159 is 77 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 90%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (9%). 0.0% of SA1 29159'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%).

24.2% of residents in SA1 29159 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of England (8%).

5.2% of residents in SA1 29159 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 29159 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

9.3% of people in SA1 29159 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 87%, ahead of No religion (9%).

16.1% of adults in SA1 29159 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 34.7% of people in SA1 29159 finished Year 12, well below average (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 44%, ahead of Year 12 (35%).

Households in SA1 29159 earn a median $921 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 4.5% of households in SA1 29159 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 45%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). Families in SA1 29159 earn a median $1,302 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

64.5% of residents in SA1 29159 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%). 11.7% of residents in SA1 29159 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 31%, ahead of Diabetes (15%). 6.5% of people in SA1 29159 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

15.7% of people in SA1 29159 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 3.6% of people in SA1 29159 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%). 34.3% of people in SA1 29159 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 29159 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 3.0% of families in SA1 29159, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 84%, ahead of Couples with children (11%). In SA1 29159, 50.0% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 29159 is $505 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Renters occupy 1.9% of homes in SA1 29159, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 94%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (2%). 93.5% of homes in SA1 29159 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).

5.2% of households in SA1 29159 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 29159 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 Worked at home at 48%, ahead of Car (driver) (41%). 48.1% of workers in SA1 29159 work from home, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

42.3% of people in SA1 29159 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 6.7% of SA1 29159's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 29159 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 29159 is 12.5%, 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 Education & training at 22%, ahead of Retail trade (19%). 40.7% of workers in SA1 29159 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%).

In SA1 29159, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 29159, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 29159, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average.

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