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SA1 57927
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SA1 57927 stands out for one of the largest retiree communities in the country, with a markedly older age profile.
It's also marked by low rents and a largely renting community.
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SA1 57927 has a population of 333 — below average. 0.0% of SA1 57927'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 Seniors (65+) at 45%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 44.7% of people in SA1 57927 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
48.3% of residents in SA1 57927 were born overseas — well 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 47%, ahead of China (15%).
41.4% of residents in SA1 57927 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 10.5% of people in SA1 57927 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 50%, ahead of Mandarin (16%).
37.5% of people in SA1 57927 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 44%, ahead of No religion (38%).
32.8% of adults in SA1 57927 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 61.8% of people in SA1 57927 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (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 62%, ahead of Year 10 (8%).
Households in SA1 57927 earn a median $1,542 a week — below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 57927 is $575 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 32%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (26%). Families in SA1 57927 earn a median $2,600 a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
25.5% of residents in SA1 57927 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 27.6% of residents in SA1 57927 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 10%, ahead of Arthritis (8%). 6.6% of people in SA1 57927 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
8.6% of people in SA1 57927 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.2% of people in SA1 57927 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 8.6% of people in SA1 57927 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 57927 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. In SA1 57927, 33.3% 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 most common family composition is Couples with children at 60%, ahead of Couples without children (19%). One-parent families make up 18.5% of families in SA1 57927, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 57927 is $223 — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 57927 is $3,500, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of $2,167 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 45%, ahead of Owned outright (23%). Homes in SA1 57927 average 1.00 people per bedroom, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80).
26.6% of households in SA1 57927 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 45.9% of workers in SA1 57927 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 46%, ahead of Car (driver) (23%). 6.3% of workers in SA1 57927 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
39.9% of people in SA1 57927 changed address in the past five years — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 5.0% of SA1 57927's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 57927 stands at 4.5% — 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 57927 is 36.4%, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 12%, ahead of Finance & insurance (11%). 62.2% of workers in SA1 57927 are employed full-time, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 57927, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 57927, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 57927, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average.