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SA1 48154
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SA1 48154 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.
It's also marked by remarkably few over-65s and more residents than most areas.
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SA1 48154 has a population of 901 — well above average. The median age in SA1 48154 is 26 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 55%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (34%). 0.4% of people in SA1 48154 are aged 65 or over, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
80.2% of residents in SA1 48154 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 Nepal at 38%, ahead of Australia (12%).
77.2% of residents in SA1 48154 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%). 6.9% of people in SA1 48154 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 13%, ahead of Mandarin (6%).
11.9% of people in SA1 48154 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 Hinduism at 40%, ahead of Christianity (16%).
38.9% of adults in SA1 48154 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 84.6% of people in SA1 48154 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 85%, ahead of Year 10 (2%).
Households in SA1 48154 earn a median $2,066 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). 3.8% of people in SA1 48154 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 44%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). Families in SA1 48154 earn a median $1,870 a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120).
6.7% of residents in SA1 48154 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%). 1.9% of people in SA1 48154 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 Asthma at 2%, ahead of Mental health (2%). 0.3% of residents in SA1 48154 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%).
4.6% of people in SA1 48154 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 2.8% of people in SA1 48154 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 48154 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 48154 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 4.1% of families in SA1 48154, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 60%, ahead of Couples with children (24%). In SA1 48154, 17.1% of households are people living alone, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 48154 is $480 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 48154 average 1.40 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 89%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (6%). Renters occupy 89.2% of homes in SA1 48154, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 32.6% and the national 30.6%).
26.5% of households in SA1 48154 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 24.1% of workers in SA1 48154 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Train at 24%, ahead of Car (driver) (22%). 15.6% of workers in SA1 48154 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
87.5% of people in SA1 48154 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%). 64.9% of SA1 48154's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 48154 stands at 11.4% — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 37.4% of workers in SA1 48154 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%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 18%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (18%). Labour-force participation in SA1 48154 is 69.2%, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 48154, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 48154, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48154, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.