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SA1 47806

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SA1 47806 stands out for very low household incomes, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.

It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and some of the cheapest rents in the country.

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SA1 47806 is home to 472 people — above average. Children under 15 make up 7.6% of SA1 47806's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (29%). The median age in SA1 47806 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

48.9% of residents in SA1 47806 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 36%, ahead of China (14%).

50.4% of residents in SA1 47806 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 21.0% of people in SA1 47806 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 English only at 36%, ahead of Mandarin (12%).

27.5% of people in SA1 47806 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 47%, ahead of No religion (28%).

17.0% of adults in SA1 47806 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 44.8% of people in SA1 47806 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 45%, ahead of Year 10 (16%).

The median household income in SA1 47806 is $498 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 47806 is $431 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 58%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (28%). Families in SA1 47806 earn a median $969 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).

38.1% of residents in SA1 47806 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%). 16.7% of residents in SA1 47806 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%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 16%, ahead of Other condition (12%). 15.7% of people in SA1 47806 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%).

6.4% of people in SA1 47806 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 47806 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%). 10.3% of people in SA1 47806 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 47806 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. 55.8% of households in SA1 47806 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 without children at 37%, ahead of One-parent families (30%). One-parent families make up 30.5% of families in SA1 47806, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 47806 pay a median $169 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 78.3% of households in SA1 47806 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 78%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (8%). 2.0% of dwellings in SA1 47806 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

45.6% of households in SA1 47806 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 6.1% of workers in SA1 47806 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 32%, ahead of Worked at home (26%). 26.3% of workers in SA1 47806 work from home, above average (below the New South Wales average of 31.0% but above the national 21.0%).

25.6% of people in SA1 47806 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 4.8% of SA1 47806's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 47806's unemployment rate is 16.5% — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47806 is 30.6%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 14%, ahead of Education & training (13%). 43.9% of workers in SA1 47806 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 47806, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47806, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47806, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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