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SA1 66402
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SA1 66402 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.
It's also marked by few over-65s and a well-above-average share of degree-holders.
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SA1 66402 has a population of 551 — well above average. The median age in SA1 66402 is 29 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 52%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (16%). 5.1% of people in SA1 66402 are aged 65 or over, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
76.8% of residents in SA1 66402 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 Nepal at 34%, ahead of China (24%).
85.7% of residents in SA1 66402 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%). 17.2% of people in SA1 66402 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is Mandarin at 20%, ahead of Cantonese (17%).
33.6% of people in SA1 66402 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 34%, ahead of Hinduism (34%).
48.2% of adults in SA1 66402 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 86.1% of people in SA1 66402 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 86%, ahead of Year 9 or below (5%).
Households in SA1 66402 earn a median $1,852 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 4.6% of people in SA1 66402 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (27%). Families in SA1 66402 earn a median $1,649 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
9.1% of residents in SA1 66402 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 people in SA1 66402 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 3%, ahead of Asthma (3%). 2.0% of residents in SA1 66402 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
5.3% of people in SA1 66402 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 66402 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 5.1% of people in SA1 66402 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%).
Households in SA1 66402 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. In SA1 66402, 18.5% of households are people living alone, below average (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 44%, ahead of Couples without children (38%). One-parent families make up 12.8% of families in SA1 66402, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 66402 is $470 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 66402 average 1.30 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 71%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (16%). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 66402 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).
30.2% of households in SA1 66402 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 24.8% of workers in SA1 66402 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 Train at 22%, ahead of Car (driver) (21%). 16.6% of workers in SA1 66402 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
73.7% of people in SA1 66402 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%). 42.1% of SA1 66402'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 66402 stands at 4.0% — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 45.0% of workers in SA1 66402 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%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 28%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 66402 is 68.4%, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 66402, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 66402, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 66402, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.