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SA1 07508

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SA1 07508 stands out for one of the largest retiree communities in the country, with mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a moderately large population.

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SA1 07508 has a population of 536 — well above average. 0.0% of SA1 07508's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 38%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). 3.1% of people in SA1 07508 are in a de facto relationship, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%).

48.3% of residents in SA1 07508 were born overseas — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 49%, ahead of India (11%).

50.7% of residents in SA1 07508 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 6.7% of people in SA1 07508 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 47%, ahead of Mandarin (11%).

22.8% of people in SA1 07508 report no religion — well below average (below 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 (23%).

27.5% of adults in SA1 07508 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 61.0% of people in SA1 07508 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 61%, ahead of Year 10 (17%).

Households in SA1 07508 earn a median $1,361 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 07508 is $496 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 26%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). Families in SA1 07508 earn a median $1,937 a week, below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

36.0% of residents in SA1 07508 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 15.9% of residents in SA1 07508 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 16%, ahead of Other condition (15%). 10.6% of people in SA1 07508 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

9.7% of people in SA1 07508 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.0% of people in SA1 07508 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 9.2% of people in SA1 07508 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 07508 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 8.4% of families in SA1 07508, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 65%, ahead of Couples without children (27%). In SA1 07508, 26.9% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 07508 is $460 — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Renters occupy 8.0% of homes in SA1 07508, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 37%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (29%). Homes in SA1 07508 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

7.7% of households in SA1 07508 have no car — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 11.9% of workers in SA1 07508 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 65%, ahead of Worked at home (12%). 1.5% of workers in SA1 07508 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

30.5% of people in SA1 07508 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 1.9% of SA1 07508's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 07508 stands at 3.0% — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 07508 is 44.6%, well 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 23%, ahead of Retail trade (9%). 60.8% of workers in SA1 07508 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 07508, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 07508, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 07508, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.

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