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SA1 48115
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SA1 48115 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with household incomes well below most areas.
It also has rents well below most areas and slightly fewer over-65s than usual.
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SA1 48115 is home to 423 people — around the middle of the range. 2.7% of people in SA1 48115 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 Children (0–14) at 29%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (29%). Children under 15 make up 29.1% of SA1 48115's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
38.8% of residents in SA1 48115 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 49%, ahead of Philippines (2%).
67.4% of residents in SA1 48115 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%). 13.0% of people in SA1 48115 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 Arabic at 40%, ahead of English only (18%).
8.3% of people in SA1 48115 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 Islam at 50%, ahead of Christianity (25%).
14.6% of adults in SA1 48115 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 47.8% of people in SA1 48115 finished Year 12, 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 48%, ahead of Year 9 or below (17%).
The median household income in SA1 48115 is $979 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 48115 is $407 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 $650–$1,499 at 31%, ahead of Under $650 (22%). 0.0% of people in SA1 48115 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
17.3% of residents in SA1 48115 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 3.5% of people in SA1 48115 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%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 6%, ahead of Arthritis (5%). 8.5% of residents in SA1 48115 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
4.7% of people in SA1 48115 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 48115 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%). 15.9% of people in SA1 48115 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 48115 average 3.8 people — among the highest in the country. One-parent families make up 16.7% of families in SA1 48115, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 76%, ahead of One-parent families (17%). 17.7% of households in SA1 48115 are single-person households, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 48115 pay a median $230 a week — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 48115 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 36%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (35%). 56.3% of homes in SA1 48115 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%).
12.8% of households in SA1 48115 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 48115 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 Car (driver) at 57%, ahead of Worked at home (13%). 13.3% of workers in SA1 48115 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
22.5% of people in SA1 48115 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%). 9.1% of SA1 48115'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 48115's unemployment rate is 15.5% — 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 48115 is 28.5%, 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 Retail trade at 17%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 44.0% of workers in SA1 48115 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 48115, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48115, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48115, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.