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SA1 09712
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SA1 09712 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with a large population.
It's also marked by rents well above most areas and a somewhat younger age profile.
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SA1 09712 is home to 547 people — well above average. 0.0% of SA1 09712'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 Young adults (25–44) at 37%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (19%). Children under 15 make up 13.9% of SA1 09712's population, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%).
36.7% of residents in SA1 09712 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 61%, ahead of China (4%).
27.1% of residents in SA1 09712 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 3.1% of people in SA1 09712 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 69%, ahead of Mandarin (8%).
45.7% of people in SA1 09712 report no religion — above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 46%, ahead of Christianity (42%).
55.4% of adults in SA1 09712 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%). 85.4% of people in SA1 09712 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 85%, ahead of Year 10 (7%).
The median household income in SA1 09712 is $2,085 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 19.8% of people in SA1 09712 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (22%). The median personal income in SA1 09712 is $971 a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).
26.3% of residents in SA1 09712 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%). 3.1% of residents in SA1 09712 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 9%, ahead of Mental health (8%). 8.2% of people in SA1 09712 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
19.8% of people in SA1 09712 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 9.8% of people in SA1 09712 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 22.5% of people in SA1 09712 look after children without pay, below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 09712 average 2.2 people — well below average. 30.6% of households in SA1 09712 are single-person households, 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 52%, ahead of Couples without children (38%). One-parent families make up 9.8% of families in SA1 09712, below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 09712 pay a median $499 a week — well above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 17.7% of dwellings in SA1 09712 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 40%, ahead of Owned outright (34%). 59.5% of homes in SA1 09712 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).
10.8% of households in SA1 09712 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 12.0% of workers in SA1 09712 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 35%, ahead of Worked at home (30%). 30.4% of workers in SA1 09712 work from home, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
60.7% of people in SA1 09712 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 24.4% of SA1 09712'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 09712's unemployment rate is 5.3% — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 5.4% but above the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 09712 is 67.1%, 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 16%, ahead of Education & training (15%). 58.3% of workers in SA1 09712 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 09712, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 09712, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 09712, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average.