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SA1 09409
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SA1 09409 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a younger age profile than most.
Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and a small retiree community.
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SA1 09409 has a population of 449 — above average. The median age in SA1 09409 is 31 yrs, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 43%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (17%). 7.1% of people in SA1 09409 are aged 65 or over, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
46.3% of residents in SA1 09409 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 50%, ahead of China (12%).
41.4% of residents in SA1 09409 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 6.2% of people in SA1 09409 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 56%, ahead of Mandarin (15%).
50.8% of people in SA1 09409 report no religion — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 51%, ahead of Christianity (30%).
55.3% of adults in SA1 09409 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 85.8% of people in SA1 09409 finished Year 12, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 86%, ahead of Year 10 (7%).
Households in SA1 09409 earn a median $1,920 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 09409 is $956 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 40%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). 14.3% of people in SA1 09409 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
22.7% of residents in SA1 09409 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 11.8% of people in SA1 09409 report a mental health condition, well above average (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 12%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 3.1% of residents in SA1 09409 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
13.2% of people in SA1 09409 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 7.8% of people in SA1 09409 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 1.6% of people in SA1 09409 have served in the Defence Force, below average (below both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 09409 average 2.2 people — well below average. In SA1 09409, 32.7% of households are people living alone, 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 63%, ahead of Couples without children (22%). One-parent families make up 10.5% of families in SA1 09409, below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 09409 is $435 — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 6.6% of dwellings in SA1 09409 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (21%). 29.1% of homes in SA1 09409 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).
17.9% of households in SA1 09409 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 8.1% of workers in SA1 09409 get to work by public transport, well above average (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 36%, ahead of Worked at home (29%). 29.1% of workers in SA1 09409 work from home, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
71.0% of people in SA1 09409 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 35.6% of SA1 09409's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 09409 stands at 5.0% — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 09409 is 70.4%, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 15%, ahead of Public administration & safety (12%). 63.2% of workers in SA1 09409 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 09409, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 09409, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 09409, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average.