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SA1 71018
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SA1 71018 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with remarkably few over-65s.
It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and a largely renting community.
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SA1 71018 is home to 1,446 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 2.3% of SA1 71018'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 63%, ahead of Children (0–14) (15%). The median age in SA1 71018 is 31 yrs, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
71.2% of residents in SA1 71018 were born overseas — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is China at 30%, ahead of Australia (25%).
77.9% of residents in SA1 71018 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%). 13.4% of people in SA1 71018 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is Mandarin at 34%, ahead of English only (18%).
55.3% of people in SA1 71018 report no religion — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 55%, ahead of Christianity (22%).
62.1% of adults in SA1 71018 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 89.4% of people in SA1 71018 finished Year 12, among the highest in the country (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 89%, ahead of Year 10 (2%).
The median household income in SA1 71018 is $2,052 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 71018 is $1,131 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 42%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (19%). 18.1% of people in SA1 71018 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%).
8.1% of residents in SA1 71018 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%). 0.6% of residents in SA1 71018 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below 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 4%, ahead of Mental health (3%). 2.8% of people in SA1 71018 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).
6.5% of people in SA1 71018 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 4.2% of people in SA1 71018 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%). 0.2% of people in SA1 71018 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.3% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 71018 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 6.3% of families in SA1 71018, 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 49%, ahead of Couples without children (42%). 24.7% of households in SA1 71018 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 71018 pay a median $550 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 71018 average 1.20 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (34%). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 71018 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).
15.8% of households in SA1 71018 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 52.0% of workers in SA1 71018 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 52%, ahead of Car (driver) (22%). 4.3% of workers in SA1 71018 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
91.7% of people in SA1 71018 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 24.0% of SA1 71018'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%).
SA1 71018's unemployment rate is 5.5% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 68.2% of workers in SA1 71018 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 15%, ahead of Finance & insurance (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 71018 is 69.0%, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 71018, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 71018, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 71018, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,131, well above average.