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SA1 56508
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SA1 56508 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.
It also has few over-65s and far more university graduates than most areas.
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SA1 56508 has a population of 544 — well above average. The median age in SA1 56508 is 28 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 51%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (26%). Children under 15 make up 5.9% of SA1 56508's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
66.9% of residents in SA1 56508 were born overseas — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 20%, ahead of China (19%).
63.4% of residents in SA1 56508 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 9.0% of people in SA1 56508 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above 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 23%, ahead of Mandarin (23%).
37.3% of people in SA1 56508 report no religion — below average (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 37%, ahead of Christianity (26%).
48.6% of adults in SA1 56508 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 76.7% of people in SA1 56508 finished Year 12, well above average (above 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 77%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).
Households in SA1 56508 earn a median $1,383 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 8.4% of households in SA1 56508 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 32%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (30%). The median personal income in SA1 56508 is $663 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
10.3% of residents in SA1 56508 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 1.1% of residents in SA1 56508 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 4%, ahead of Mental health (4%). 4.2% of people in SA1 56508 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
11.5% of people in SA1 56508 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 4.7% of people in SA1 56508 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 9.6% of people in SA1 56508 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%).
Households in SA1 56508 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 8.2% of families in SA1 56508, well below average (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 47%, ahead of Couples with children (38%). In SA1 56508, 32.0% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 56508 is $420 — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Renters occupy 82.8% of homes in SA1 56508, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 83%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (8%). 3.4% of dwellings in SA1 56508 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).
41.0% of households in SA1 56508 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 9.0% of workers in SA1 56508 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above 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 35%, ahead of Car (driver) (20%). 34.8% of workers in SA1 56508 work from home, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
67.9% of people in SA1 56508 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 52.2% of SA1 56508's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 56508 stands at 7.6% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 51.2% of workers in SA1 56508 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 Education & training at 16%, ahead of Professional & technical (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 56508 is 54.3%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 56508, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 56508, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 56508, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.