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SA1 70408
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SA1 70408 stands out for very few people living alone, with remarkably few over-65s.
Beyond that, it has a notably young population and far more university graduates than most areas.
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SA1 70408 is home to 422 people — around the middle of the range. People aged 65 and over make up 3.6% of SA1 70408's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, ahead of Children (0–14) (27%). The median age in SA1 70408 is 31 yrs, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
51.9% of residents in SA1 70408 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 44%, ahead of India (13%).
62.1% of residents in SA1 70408 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%). 5.7% of people in SA1 70408 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 34%, ahead of Hindi (6%).
15.6% of people in SA1 70408 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 29%, ahead of Hinduism (24%).
44.5% of adults in SA1 70408 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 78.6% of people in SA1 70408 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 79%, ahead of Year 10 (7%).
The median household income in SA1 70408 is $2,470 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 70408 is $1,044 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (22%). 35.9% of households in SA1 70408 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
13.7% of residents in SA1 70408 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%). 4.0% of people in SA1 70408 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 6%, ahead of Diabetes (5%). 4.3% of residents in SA1 70408 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
8.1% of people in SA1 70408 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.8% of people in SA1 70408 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%). 36.4% of people in SA1 70408 look after children without pay, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 70408 average 3.3 people — well above average. 6.3% of households in SA1 70408 are single-person households, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 72%, ahead of Couples without children (19%). One-parent families make up 7.7% of families in SA1 70408, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 70408 pay a median $455 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 8.6% of homes in SA1 70408 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, ahead of Rented (41%). 40.6% of households in SA1 70408 rent, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
0.0% of households in SA1 70408 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 30.8% of workers in SA1 70408 work from home, well above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 46%, ahead of Worked at home (31%). 3.5% of workers in SA1 70408 get to work by public transport, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
49.5% of people in SA1 70408 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%). 6.8% of SA1 70408's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 70408's unemployment rate is 6.1% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 70408 is 69.2%, above average (above 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 19%, ahead of Public administration & safety (16%). 62.2% of workers in SA1 70408 are employed full-time, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 70408, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 70408, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 70408, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,057, above average.