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SA1 71203
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SA1 71203 stands out for very expensive rentals, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.
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SA1 71203 is home to 482 people — above average. 2.7% of people in SA1 71203 are in a de facto relationship, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 10.6% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 38%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). People aged 65 and over make up 38.2% of SA1 71203's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
49.6% of residents in SA1 71203 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 46%, ahead of China (20%).
57.7% of residents in SA1 71203 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%). 14.1% of people in SA1 71203 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 38%, ahead of Cantonese (22%).
36.3% of people in SA1 71203 report no religion — below average (above the New South Wales average of 33.2% but below the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 48%, ahead of No religion (36%).
36.0% of adults in SA1 71203 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 66.9% of people in SA1 71203 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 67%, ahead of Year 10 (17%).
The median household income in SA1 71203 is $2,050 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 30.1% of households in SA1 71203 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 29%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (21%). The median personal income in SA1 71203 is $712 a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805).
26.8% of residents in SA1 71203 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 4.4% of people in SA1 71203 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 Arthritis at 10%, ahead of Heart disease (9%). 6.8% of residents in SA1 71203 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
13.3% of people in SA1 71203 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 13.0% but below the national 14.1%). 27.8% of people in SA1 71203 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%). 14.5% of people in SA1 71203 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 71203 average 2.8 people — above average. One-parent families make up 7.8% of families in SA1 71203, 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 58%, ahead of Couples without children (33%). 16.3% of households in SA1 71203 are single-person households, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 71203 pay a median $760 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 63.9% of homes in SA1 71203 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above 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 outright at 64%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (22%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 71203 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).
4.3% of households in SA1 71203 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 71203 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 41%, ahead of Car (driver) (40%). 40.5% of workers in SA1 71203 work from home, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
22.6% of people in SA1 71203 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 3.8% of SA1 71203'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 71203's unemployment rate is 2.0% — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 71203 is 46.7%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 16%, ahead of Education & training (12%). 55.4% of workers in SA1 71203 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 71203, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 71203, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 71203, economic resources (ier decile) account for 9, well above average.