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SA1 10621
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SA1 10621 stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with an exceptional share of single-person households.
It's also marked by a large over-65 community and household incomes a little below the norm.
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SA1 10621 has a population of 345 — below average. Children under 15 make up 0.9% of SA1 10621'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 39%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (36%). 24.7% of people in SA1 10621 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%).
43.5% of residents in SA1 10621 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 48%, ahead of New Zealand (6%).
29.3% of residents in SA1 10621 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 4.6% of people in SA1 10621 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 63%, ahead of Mandarin (2%).
32.5% of people in SA1 10621 report no religion — below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 47%, ahead of No religion (32%).
34.1% of adults in SA1 10621 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 60.8% of people in SA1 10621 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 (12%).
Households in SA1 10621 earn a median $1,329 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 3.0% of households in SA1 10621 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 47%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (39%). 5.0% of people in SA1 10621 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
29.6% of residents in SA1 10621 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 24.3% of residents in SA1 10621 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 Other condition at 17%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 9.9% of people in SA1 10621 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
8.3% of people in SA1 10621 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 3.3% of people in SA1 10621 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 5.6% of people in SA1 10621 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 10621 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 10621, 57.0% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 73%, ahead of Couples with children (25%). One-parent families make up 3.6% of families in SA1 10621, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 10621 is $360 — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 10621 average 1.20 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 79%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (17%). Renters occupy 78.5% of homes in SA1 10621, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).
41.1% of households in SA1 10621 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 18.2% of workers in SA1 10621 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 21%, ahead of Walked (18%). 15.8% of workers in SA1 10621 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 14.1% but below the national 21.0%).
62.5% of people in SA1 10621 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 43.3% of SA1 10621'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 10621 stands at 5.6% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 10621 is 53.1%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 23%, ahead of Professional & technical (13%). 60.6% of workers in SA1 10621 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 10621, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 10621, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 10621, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average.