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SA1 56532
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SA1 56532 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.
It's also marked by a small retiree community and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.
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SA1 56532 is home to 490 people — above average. The median age in SA1 56532 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 43%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (26%). People aged 65 and over make up 4.9% of SA1 56532's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
69.0% of residents in SA1 56532 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 28%, ahead of China (26%).
65.7% of residents in SA1 56532 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%). 9.6% of people in SA1 56532 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 31%, ahead of Mandarin (29%).
47.6% of people in SA1 56532 report no religion — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 48%, ahead of Christianity (28%).
48.8% of adults in SA1 56532 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 83.9% of people in SA1 56532 finished Year 12, among the highest in the country (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 84%, ahead of Year 10 (5%).
The median household income in SA1 56532 is $1,660 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 14.1% of households in SA1 56532 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 Under $650 (23%). 6.8% of people in SA1 56532 earn $2,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
14.7% of residents in SA1 56532 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%). 2.2% of residents in SA1 56532 need help with daily activities, well below average (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 6%, ahead of Other condition (5%). 4.7% of people in SA1 56532 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
10.2% of people in SA1 56532 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 9.3% of people in SA1 56532 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 13.5% of people in SA1 56532 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 56532 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. 24.5% of households in SA1 56532 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 51%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). One-parent families make up 13.5% of families in SA1 56532, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 56532 pay a median $500 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 56532 average 1.20 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 75%, ahead of Owned outright (13%). 75.0% of households in SA1 56532 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
39.9% of households in SA1 56532 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 35.3% of workers in SA1 56532 work from home, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Worked at home at 35%, ahead of Car (driver) (19%). 5.0% of workers in SA1 56532 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
73.1% of people in SA1 56532 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%). 48.2% of SA1 56532'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%).
SA1 56532's unemployment rate is 11.2% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 48.7% of workers in SA1 56532 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 17%, ahead of Accommodation & food (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 56532 is 60.7%, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 58.7% but below the national 61.1%).
In SA1 56532, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 56532, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 56532, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average.