Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 69205
1 km²
SA1 69205 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very high household incomes.
It's also marked by very expensive rentals and a strikingly large over-65 community.
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SA1 69205 has a population of 441 — above average. The median age in SA1 69205 is 79 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 76%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (10%). 0.0% of SA1 69205'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%).
39.9% of residents in SA1 69205 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 58%, ahead of England (9%).
19.5% of residents in SA1 69205 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%). 6.8% of people in SA1 69205 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 74%, ahead of Mandarin (4%).
25.9% of people in SA1 69205 report no religion — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 64%, ahead of No religion (26%).
18.7% of adults in SA1 69205 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 36.9% of people in SA1 69205 finished Year 12, well below average (below 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 37%, ahead of Year 9 or below (21%).
Households in SA1 69205 earn a median $4,124 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 69205 earn a median $4,374 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 47%, ahead of $3,000–$3,999 (18%). 64.7% of households in SA1 69205 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
73.9% of residents in SA1 69205 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 22.9% of people in SA1 69205 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Dementia at 47%, ahead of Other condition (30%). 63.9% of residents in SA1 69205 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%).
7.2% of people in SA1 69205 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 2.6% of people in SA1 69205 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%). 4.5% of people in SA1 69205 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 69205 average 3.3 people — well above average. One-parent families make up 0.0% of families in SA1 69205, among the lowest in the country (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 81%, ahead of Couples without children (16%). In SA1 69205, 8.8% of households are people living alone, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 69205 is $1,450 — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 69205 is $4,333, 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 with a mortgage at 50%, ahead of Owned outright (44%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 69205 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).
0.0% of households in SA1 69205 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 69205 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below 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 46%, ahead of Car (driver) (34%). 45.8% of workers in SA1 69205 work from home, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
56.3% of people in SA1 69205 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%). 0.0% of SA1 69205's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 69205 stands at 6.9% — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 69205 is 13.9%, 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 Manufacturing at 17%, ahead of Finance & insurance (15%). 55.9% of workers in SA1 69205 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 69205, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 69205, economic resources (ier decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 69205, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,117, well above average.