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SA1 49120

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SA1 49120 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very low household incomes.

It's also marked by a strikingly large over-65 community and an exceptional share of single-person households.

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SA1 49120 has a population of 555 — well above average. The median age in SA1 49120 is 67 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 51%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (17%). 0.0% of SA1 49120's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 3.4% and the national 3.2%).

28.5% of residents in SA1 49120 were born overseas — above average (below the New South Wales average of 29.3% but above the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 68%, ahead of England (5%).

19.1% of residents in SA1 49120 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.5% of people in SA1 49120 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below 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 78%, ahead of Italian (3%).

14.2% of people in SA1 49120 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 Christianity at 75%, ahead of No religion (14%).

19.1% of adults in SA1 49120 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 46.2% of people in SA1 49120 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 46%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).

Households in SA1 49120 earn a median $718 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 49120 is $562 a week, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 43%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (28%). 12.8% of households in SA1 49120 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).

43.4% of residents in SA1 49120 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 10.8% of residents in SA1 49120 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 22%, ahead of Other condition (12%). 7.9% of people in SA1 49120 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%).

16.8% of people in SA1 49120 volunteer — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.6% of people in SA1 49120 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 9.7% of people in SA1 49120 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 49120 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 49120, 62.0% of households are people living alone, 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 with children at 54%, ahead of Couples without children (38%). One-parent families make up 8.2% of families in SA1 49120, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 49120 is $501 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 32.5% of homes in SA1 49120 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 68.6% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 36%, ahead of Other tenure (35%). 29.2% of dwellings in SA1 49120 are separate houses, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).

29.8% of households in SA1 49120 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 49120 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 45%, ahead of Car (driver) (32%). 44.6% of workers in SA1 49120 work from home, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).

33.1% of people in SA1 49120 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 2.5% of SA1 49120'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 49120 stands at 3.8% — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 49120 is 32.2%, 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 Education & training at 20%, ahead of Construction (15%). 50.7% of workers in SA1 49120 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 49120, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 49120, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 49120, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 7, above average.

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