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SA1 39509

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SA1 39509 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.

It also has an exceptional share of single-person households and slightly fewer over-65s than usual.

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SA1 39509 has a population of 511 — well above average. 22.6% of people in SA1 39509 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 49%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (21%). Children under 15 make up 9.2% of SA1 39509's population, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).

34.8% of residents in SA1 39509 were born overseas — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 59%, ahead of England (3%).

29.4% of residents in SA1 39509 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.5% of people in SA1 39509 speak English not well or not at all, above 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 63%, ahead of Italian (4%).

51.3% of people in SA1 39509 report no religion — well 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 51%, ahead of Christianity (31%).

54.2% of adults in SA1 39509 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 79.5% of people in SA1 39509 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 80%, ahead of Year 10 (7%).

Households in SA1 39509 earn a median $1,742 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 39509 is $1,160 a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (25%). Families in SA1 39509 earn a median $2,420 a week, above average (above both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

27.6% of residents in SA1 39509 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 27.0% but below the national 27.7%). 14.5% of people in SA1 39509 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 14%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 6.7% of residents in SA1 39509 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

13.9% of people in SA1 39509 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 13.0% but below the national 14.1%). 14.3% of people in SA1 39509 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 13.4% of people in SA1 39509 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 39509 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39509, 47.9% 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 most common family composition is Couples without children at 47%, ahead of Couples with children (32%). One-parent families make up 16.8% of families in SA1 39509, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 39509 is $425 — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 11.2% of homes in SA1 39509 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 65%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (17%). 8.1% of dwellings in SA1 39509 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

31.7% of households in SA1 39509 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 52.9% of workers in SA1 39509 work from home, among the highest in the country (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 53%, ahead of Car (driver) (18%). 6.5% of workers in SA1 39509 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).

53.5% of people in SA1 39509 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 14.6% of SA1 39509's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below the New South Wales average of 14.9% but above the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 39509 stands at 4.4% — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 39509 is 72.7%, well above average (above 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 16%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 63.7% of workers in SA1 39509 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 39509, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 39509, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 39509, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average.

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