Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 50137
1 km²
SA1 50137 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.
It also has few over-65s and a younger age profile than most.
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SA1 50137 has a population of 445 — above average. 0.0% of SA1 50137'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 63%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (11%). 5.2% of people in SA1 50137 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%).
71.5% of residents in SA1 50137 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 Australia at 26%, ahead of India (10%).
64.5% of residents in SA1 50137 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%). 4.3% of people in SA1 50137 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below the New South Wales average of 4.5% but above the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 30%, ahead of Mandarin (10%).
37.1% of people in SA1 50137 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 No religion at 37%, ahead of Christianity (35%).
69.5% of adults in SA1 50137 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%). 89.6% of people in SA1 50137 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 90%, ahead of Year 10 (3%).
Households in SA1 50137 earn a median $2,226 a week — above average (above both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 50137 is $1,356 a week, among the highest in the country (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 42%, ahead of $4,000 or more (20%). 22.4% of people in SA1 50137 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%).
11.0% of residents in SA1 50137 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%). 0.7% of residents in SA1 50137 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%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 4%, ahead of Asthma (4%). 3.6% of people in SA1 50137 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%).
8.7% of people in SA1 50137 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 1.8% of people in SA1 50137 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 50137 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 50137 average 2.0 people — well below average. In SA1 50137, 33.5% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 49%, ahead of Couples with children (37%). One-parent families make up 10.1% of families in SA1 50137, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 50137 is $470 — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 50137 average 1.30 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 71%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (22%). 2.1% of homes in SA1 50137 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
29.5% of households in SA1 50137 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 56.6% of workers in SA1 50137 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 57%, ahead of Car (driver) (17%). 8.0% of workers in SA1 50137 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
93.6% of people in SA1 50137 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%). 36.8% of SA1 50137'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 50137 stands at 6.4% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50137 is 79.9%, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 23%, ahead of Finance & insurance (10%). 70.5% of workers in SA1 50137 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%).
In SA1 50137, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 50137, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 50137, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,128, well above average.