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SA1 72512
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SA1 72512 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with remarkably few over-65s.
It's also marked by an unusually renter-heavy population and a younger age profile than most.
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SA1 72512 is home to 822 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 1.9% of SA1 72512's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 62%, ahead of Children (0–14) (20%). The median age in SA1 72512 is 32 yrs, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
68.4% of residents in SA1 72512 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 30%, ahead of China (19%).
69.1% of residents in SA1 72512 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%). 11.8% of people in SA1 72512 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 English only at 27%, ahead of Mandarin (20%).
48.2% of people in SA1 72512 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 48%, ahead of Christianity (24%).
62.3% of adults in SA1 72512 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%). 86.4% of people in SA1 72512 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 86%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).
The median household income in SA1 72512 is $1,958 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 72512 is $1,108 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 43%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). 17.2% of people in SA1 72512 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.5% and the national 12.5%).
12.9% of residents in SA1 72512 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%). 6.3% of people in SA1 72512 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 6%, ahead of Other condition (6%). 4.6% of residents in SA1 72512 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%).
8.4% of people in SA1 72512 volunteer — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 72512 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%). 5.3% of people in SA1 72512 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%).
Households in SA1 72512 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 8.6% of families in SA1 72512, 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 with children at 57%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). 30.2% of households in SA1 72512 are single-person households, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 72512 pay a median $470 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 72512 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 67%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (29%). 3.9% of homes in SA1 72512 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
12.2% of households in SA1 72512 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 46.3% of workers in SA1 72512 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 46%, ahead of Car (driver) (29%). 4.9% of workers in SA1 72512 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
85.9% of people in SA1 72512 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%). 29.2% of SA1 72512's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 72512's unemployment rate is 5.6% — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 72512 is 72.9%, well above average (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 15%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (12%). 62.0% of workers in SA1 72512 are employed full-time, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 72512, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 72512, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 72512, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average.