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SA1 68814

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SA1 68814 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It's also marked by far more university graduates than most areas and high rents.

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SA1 68814 is home to 416 people — around the middle of the range. People aged 65 and over make up 38.9% of SA1 68814's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 39%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (25%). The median age in SA1 68814 is 48 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

37.5% of residents in SA1 68814 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 60%, ahead of England (7%).

22.4% of residents in SA1 68814 use a language other than English at home — above average (below the New South Wales average of 26.6% but above the national 22.3%). 2.2% of people in SA1 68814 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 75%, ahead of Mandarin (4%).

38.9% of people in SA1 68814 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 53%, ahead of No religion (39%).

48.8% of adults in SA1 68814 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 77.1% of people in SA1 68814 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 77%, ahead of Year 10 (9%).

The median household income in SA1 68814 is $1,974 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 68814 is $1,270 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 $4,000 or more at 26%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). 26.0% of people in SA1 68814 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).

30.0% of residents in SA1 68814 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 11.5% of residents in SA1 68814 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 11%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 4.8% of people in SA1 68814 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

16.7% of people in SA1 68814 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 1.7% of people in SA1 68814 have served in the Defence Force, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 11.7% of people in SA1 68814 provide unpaid care to others, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 11.5% but below the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 68814 average 1.9 people — well below average. 50.2% of households in SA1 68814 are single-person households, 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 with children at 58%, ahead of Couples without children (33%). One-parent families make up 10.2% of families in SA1 68814, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 68814 pay a median $590 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 8.8% of dwellings in SA1 68814 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 51%, ahead of Rented (22%). 31.6% of homes in SA1 68814 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%).

28.6% of households in SA1 68814 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 55.2% of workers in SA1 68814 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 55%, ahead of Car (driver) (21%). 2.5% of workers in SA1 68814 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).

52.7% of people in SA1 68814 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%). 14.1% of SA1 68814's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 68814's unemployment rate is 4.7% — 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 68814 is 50.3%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 18%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 63.2% of workers in SA1 68814 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 68814, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 68814, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 68814, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,147, among the highest in the country.

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