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SA1 39632

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SA1 39632 stands out for one of the smallest retiree shares in the country, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.

It also has a markedly youthful population and far more university graduates than most areas.

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SA1 39632 is home to 1,142 people — well above average. 0.0% of SA1 39632'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%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 62%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (13%). People aged 65 and over make up 1.3% of SA1 39632's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).

82.4% of residents in SA1 39632 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 China at 24%, ahead of India (17%).

84.2% of residents in SA1 39632 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%). 21.1% of people in SA1 39632 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 27%, ahead of English only (12%).

43.8% of people in SA1 39632 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 44%, ahead of Christianity (20%).

50.4% of adults in SA1 39632 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%). 87.2% of people in SA1 39632 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 87%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).

The median household income in SA1 39632 is $2,029 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 25.0% of households in SA1 39632 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (below the New South Wales average of 25.2% but above the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (22%). The median personal income in SA1 39632 is $855 a week, around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).

6.5% of residents in SA1 39632 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 people in SA1 39632 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 Diabetes (2%). 1.7% of residents in SA1 39632 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%).

5.4% of people in SA1 39632 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 4.3% of people in SA1 39632 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%). 0.4% of people in SA1 39632 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%).

Households in SA1 39632 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 9.0% of families in SA1 39632, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 46%, ahead of Couples without children (42%). 16.3% of households in SA1 39632 are single-person households, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 39632 pay a median $505 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 39632 average 1.40 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 66%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (25%). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 39632 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

16.5% of households in SA1 39632 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 13.7% of workers in SA1 39632 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 34%, ahead of Car (driver) (24%). 34.4% of workers in SA1 39632 work from home, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

80.8% of people in SA1 39632 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%). 37.8% of SA1 39632'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 39632's unemployment rate is 7.4% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 52.3% of workers in SA1 39632 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 Accommodation & food at 14%, ahead of Professional & technical (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 39632 is 68.7%, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 39632, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 39632, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39632, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.

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