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SA1 68817

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SA1 68817 has a large over-65 community and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has high household incomes and far more university graduates than most areas.

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SA1 68817 has a population of 451 — above average. 32.8% of people in SA1 68817 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). The median age in SA1 68817 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

33.0% of residents in SA1 68817 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 61%, ahead of England (8%).

19.1% of residents in SA1 68817 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 3.3% of people in SA1 68817 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 77%, ahead of Mandarin (4%).

38.4% of people in SA1 68817 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 52%, ahead of No religion (38%).

45.8% of adults in SA1 68817 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 70.9% of people in SA1 68817 finished Year 12, 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 71%, ahead of Year 10 (13%).

Households in SA1 68817 earn a median $2,681 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 30.6% of people in SA1 68817 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 32%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). Families in SA1 68817 earn a median $3,725 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

33.5% of residents in SA1 68817 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 9.5% of people in SA1 68817 report a mental health condition, 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 Arthritis at 13%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 4.4% of residents in SA1 68817 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).

18.3% of people in SA1 68817 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 25.7% of people in SA1 68817 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 21.3% of people in SA1 68817 look after children without pay, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 68817 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 8.3% of families in SA1 68817, well 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 54%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). In SA1 68817, 28.2% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 68817 is $374 — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 68817 is $5,070, 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 Owned outright at 47%, ahead of Rented (32%). 22.7% of dwellings in SA1 68817 are separate houses, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

18.2% of households in SA1 68817 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 49.4% of workers in SA1 68817 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 49%, ahead of Car (driver) (25%). 3.3% of workers in SA1 68817 get to work by public transport, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).

37.2% of people in SA1 68817 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 18.1% of SA1 68817's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 68817 stands at 5.7% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 68817 is 49.9%, 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 19%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (11%). 52.2% of workers in SA1 68817 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 68817, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 68817, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 68817, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,117, well above average.

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