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SA1 50049
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SA1 50049 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with remarkably few over-65s.
Beyond that, it has a population that overwhelmingly rents and a markedly youthful population.
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SA1 50049 has a population of 320 — below average. 0.0% of SA1 50049'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%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 56%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (18%). 3.1% of people in SA1 50049 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%).
79.1% of residents in SA1 50049 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 China at 28%, ahead of Australia (19%).
78.4% of residents in SA1 50049 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%). 9.1% of people in SA1 50049 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 Mandarin at 35%, ahead of English only (20%).
55.0% of people in SA1 50049 report no religion — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 55%, ahead of Hinduism (16%).
70.0% of adults in SA1 50049 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 93.8% of people in SA1 50049 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 94%, ahead of Year 10 (1%).
Households in SA1 50049 earn a median $1,937 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 50049 is $1,015 a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $813 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, ahead of Under $650 (19%). 17.3% of people in SA1 50049 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
11.3% of residents in SA1 50049 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%). 2.8% of people in SA1 50049 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 Other condition at 5%, ahead of Asthma (4%). 2.2% of residents in SA1 50049 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
9.7% of people in SA1 50049 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 4.0% of people in SA1 50049 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 50049 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 50049 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 8.2% of families in SA1 50049, 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 without children at 42%, ahead of Couples with children (40%). In SA1 50049, 27.3% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 50049 is $493 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 50049 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 66%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (22%). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 50049 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%).
42.1% of households in SA1 50049 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 63.7% of workers in SA1 50049 work from home, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Worked at home at 64%, ahead of Car (driver) (13%). 3.9% of workers in SA1 50049 get to work by public transport, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
95.6% of people in SA1 50049 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%). 45.5% of SA1 50049'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 50049 stands at 5.2% — around the middle of the range (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). 69.3% of workers in SA1 50049 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 20%, ahead of Finance & insurance (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50049 is 69.7%, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 50049, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 50049, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50049, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.