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SA1 05208

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SA1 05208 is characterised by far more single-person households than most areas and far more renters than most areas.

It also has a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a slightly younger population.

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SA1 05208 is home to 374 people — around the middle of the range. Children under 15 make up 6.4% of SA1 05208's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). 15.9% of people in SA1 05208 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%).

28.9% of residents in SA1 05208 were born overseas — above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 65%, ahead of England (5%).

22.5% of residents in SA1 05208 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 2.4% of people in SA1 05208 speak English not well or not at all, above average (above the Queensland average of 1.8% but below the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 70%, ahead of Mandarin (2%).

41.7% of people in SA1 05208 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 42%, ahead of Christianity (37%).

42.1% of adults in SA1 05208 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 72.3% of people in SA1 05208 finished Year 12, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 72%, ahead of Year 10 (9%).

The median household income in SA1 05208 is $1,510 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 05208 is $927 a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). 24.9% of households in SA1 05208 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).

26.2% of residents in SA1 05208 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 15.5% of people in SA1 05208 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 16%, ahead of Other condition (8%). 4.5% of residents in SA1 05208 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

14.6% of people in SA1 05208 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 11.7% of people in SA1 05208 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 14.6% of people in SA1 05208 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 05208 average 2.0 people — well below average. 42.2% of households in SA1 05208 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 39%, ahead of Couples without children (38%). One-parent families make up 18.7% of families in SA1 05208, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 05208 pay a median $305 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 55.5% of households in SA1 05208 rent, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). 28.9% of dwellings in SA1 05208 are separate houses, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).

11.9% of households in SA1 05208 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 10.8% of workers in SA1 05208 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 42%, ahead of Worked at home (18%). 17.9% of workers in SA1 05208 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 14.1% but below the national 21.0%).

60.4% of people in SA1 05208 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 17.6% of SA1 05208'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%).

SA1 05208's unemployment rate is 7.1% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05208 is 70.2%, well above average (above 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 17%, ahead of Education & training (12%). 58.7% of workers in SA1 05208 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 05208, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 05208, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 05208, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 8, above average.

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