# SA1 00708

Block (SA1) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Redland › 4163, QLD

Area: 0 km²

SA1 00708 is characterised by far more retirees than most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has somewhat fewer renters than the norm and slightly above-average rents.

## Demographics & Identity

SA1 00708 is home to 416 people — around the middle of the range. People aged 65 and over make up 31.5% of SA1 00708's population, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 31%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). The median age in SA1 00708 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 416 | — |
| Median age | 50 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.7% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 31.5% | — |
| Children under 15 | 15.6% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 8.6% | — |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 31.5%, Older adults (45–64) 24.3%, Young adults (25–44) 17.8%, Children (0–14) 15.6%, Youth (15–24) 11.5%

**Marital status** — Married 54.1%, Never married 27.3%, Divorced 10.4%, Widowed 5.6%, Separated 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

27.9% of residents in SA1 00708 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 72%, ahead of England (11%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 27.9% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 71.6%, England 10.6%, New Zealand 4.3%, South Africa 2.6%, India 1.4%

**Ancestry** — English 48.1%, Australian 34.1%, Scottish 13.0%, Irish 9.9%, German 9.6%, Dutch 3.8%, Italian 3.1%, Indian 0.7%

## Language

8.9% of residents in SA1 00708 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 00708 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 92%, ahead of Italian (1%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.9% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.8%, Italian 1.0%, Hindi 0.7%

## Religion

44.7% of people in SA1 00708 report no religion — above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 53%, ahead of No religion (45%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.7% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 52.9%, No religion 44.7%, Not stated 1.9%, Buddhism 1.0%, Hinduism 0.7%

## Education & Qualifications

25.4% of adults in SA1 00708 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 21.9% but below the national 26.3%). 59.9% of people in SA1 00708 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 60%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 59.9% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 25.4% | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 59.9%, Year 10 24.2%, Year 9 or below 6.9%, Year 11 5.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 30.7%, Bachelor degree 27.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.3%, Postgraduate degree 7.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.9%, Certificate I / II 3.1%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 20.9%, Society & culture 16.9%, Engineering & related 16.4%, Health 15.1%, Education 11.6%, Architecture & building 7.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.6%, Creative arts 2.7%, Natural & physical sciences 2.2%

## Income

The median household income in SA1 00708 is $1,518 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 00708 is $728 a week, below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (27%). 8.5% of people in SA1 00708 earn $2,000 or more a week, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $728 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,518 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,066 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 20.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.3%, $650–$1,499 27.4%, Under $650 13.4%, $3,000–$3,999 12.8%, $4,000 or more 7.9%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.1%, $650–$1,499 34.9%, $1,500–$2,999 16.3%, $3,000 or more 2.3%

## Health & Disability

36.1% of residents in SA1 00708 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 10.1% of people in SA1 00708 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 14%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 4.8% of residents in SA1 00708 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 36.1% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.8% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 13.9%, Asthma 11.1%, Mental health 10.1%, Other condition 8.7%, Diabetes 6.3%, Heart disease 5.0%, Cancer 4.3%, Lung condition 3.4%, Stroke 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.9%, One condition 21.4%, Two conditions 10.8%, Three or more 4.8%

## Community Participation

18.6% of people in SA1 00708 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.1% of people in SA1 00708 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 23.9% of people in SA1 00708 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 18.6% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.2% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.1% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 5.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.9% | — |

## Family & Households

Households in SA1 00708 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 17.5% of families in SA1 00708, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 49%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). 21.3% of households in SA1 00708 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.5 | — |
| One-parent families | 17.5% | — |
| People living alone | 21.3% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 49.0%, Couples without children 34.2%, One-parent families 17.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.4%, 1 person 21.3%, 3 people 20.7%, 4 people 15.9%, 5 people 5.5%, 6 or more 1.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Renters in SA1 00708 pay a median $460 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 100.0% of homes in SA1 00708 have three or more bedrooms, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 42%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (37%). Homes in SA1 00708 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $460 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,037 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |
| Households renting | 14.6% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 42.1% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 81.7% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 100.0% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 42.1%, Owned with a mortgage 37.2%, Rented 14.6%, Other tenure 1.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 81.7%, Flat or apartment 20.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 55.5%, 4 bedrooms 31.1%, 5 or more 14.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 50.0%, $550–$749 33.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 42.6%, Under $1,000 19.7%, $3,000 or more 19.7%, $1,000–$1,799 18.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

3.0% of households in SA1 00708 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 00708 get to work by public transport, above average (above the Queensland average of 3.0% but below the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 58%, ahead of Worked at home (21%). 21.1% of workers in SA1 00708 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.0% | — |
| People working from home | 21.1% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.1% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 57.7%, Worked at home 21.1%, Car (passenger) 3.1%, Train 3.1%, Walked 3.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.7%, 1 vehicle 34.1%, 3 vehicles 12.8%, 4 or more 4.9%, No vehicle 3.0%

## Migration & Movement

46.2% of people in SA1 00708 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 25.9% of SA1 00708's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 46.2% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 25.9% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

SA1 00708's unemployment rate is 7.2% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 00708 is 58.9%, below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 18%, ahead of Construction (14%). 57.7% of workers in SA1 00708 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 58.9% | — |
| Employed full-time | 57.7% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 18.0%, Construction 14.4%, Education & training 8.8%, Retail trade 7.7%, Public administration & safety 7.7%, Transport & warehousing 6.7%, Professional & technical 5.7%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Other services 4.1%, Wholesale trade 3.6%, Arts & recreation 3.1%, Finance & insurance 2.1%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Accommodation & food 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.7%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Clerical & administrative 14.9%, Managers 10.8%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.8%, Sales workers 7.7%, Labourers 5.2%

## Economy & Advantage

In SA1 00708, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 00708, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range. In SA1 00708, economic resources (ier decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 6 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,012 | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/30102100708/30102100708