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SA1 60409
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SA1 60409 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with an ageing population.
Beyond that, it has rents well above most areas and far more renters than most areas.
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SA1 60409 is home to 476 people — above average. People aged 65 and over make up 39.9% of SA1 60409's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 40%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (25%). Children under 15 make up 6.7% of SA1 60409's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
25.4% of residents in SA1 60409 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 70%, ahead of England (4%).
11.3% of residents in SA1 60409 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.9% of people in SA1 60409 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 83%, ahead of Greek (1%).
34.2% of people in SA1 60409 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 Christianity at 59%, ahead of No religion (34%).
27.9% of adults in SA1 60409 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 56.3% of people in SA1 60409 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (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 56%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).
The median household income in SA1 60409 is $1,803 a week — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of $1,829 but above the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 60409 is $1,080 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 28%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (26%). 19.3% of people in SA1 60409 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%).
37.2% of residents in SA1 60409 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 9.7% of people in SA1 60409 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the New South Wales average of 8.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 13%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 5.5% of residents in SA1 60409 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%).
11.8% of people in SA1 60409 volunteer — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.9% of people in SA1 60409 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%). 18.8% of people in SA1 60409 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 60409 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. 35.4% of households in SA1 60409 are single-person households, 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 61%, ahead of Couples with children (23%). One-parent families make up 10.3% of families in SA1 60409, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 60409 pay a median $550 a week — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of $420 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 60409 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 65.6% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 45%, ahead of Owned outright (42%). 31.2% of homes in SA1 60409 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%).
14.8% of households in SA1 60409 have no car — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 41.3% of workers in SA1 60409 work from home, well above average (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 41%, ahead of Car (driver) (31%). 4.8% of workers in SA1 60409 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%).
55.4% of people in SA1 60409 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 27.3% of SA1 60409'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 60409's unemployment rate is 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 60409 is 46.6%, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 13%, ahead of Education & training (12%). 56.7% of workers in SA1 60409 are employed full-time, below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 60409, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 60409, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,073, well above average. In SA1 60409, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 8, above average.