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SA1 11917
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SA1 11917 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.
It's also marked by a small retiree community and many people living alone.
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SA1 11917 is home to 292 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 11917 is 28 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 57%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (21%). Children under 15 make up 4.5% of SA1 11917's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%).
41.4% of residents in SA1 11917 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 55%, ahead of New Zealand (8%).
24.7% of residents in SA1 11917 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 2.7% of people in SA1 11917 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 71%, ahead of Mandarin (4%).
55.8% of people in SA1 11917 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 56%, ahead of Christianity (28%).
41.6% of adults in SA1 11917 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 84.3% of people in SA1 11917 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 84%, ahead of Year 10 (5%).
The median household income in SA1 11917 is $1,944 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 11917 is $1,179 a week, well 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 48%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (17%). 15.7% of people in SA1 11917 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
23.3% of residents in SA1 11917 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 1.4% of residents in SA1 11917 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 14%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 13.7% of people in SA1 11917 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
10.7% of people in SA1 11917 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.4% of people in SA1 11917 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%). 4.6% of people in SA1 11917 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 11917 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 6.2% of families in SA1 11917, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 61%, ahead of Couples with children (22%). 37.1% of households in SA1 11917 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 11917 pay a median $440 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 11917 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 73%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (20%). 72.8% of households in SA1 11917 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).
10.7% of households in SA1 11917 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 14.2% of workers in SA1 11917 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 48%, ahead of Worked at home (16%). 16.4% of workers in SA1 11917 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 14.1% but below the national 21.0%).
90.4% of people in SA1 11917 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%). 58.7% of SA1 11917'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%).
SA1 11917's unemployment rate is 3.8% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 11917 is 83.6%, among the highest in the country (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 15%, ahead of Education & training (10%). 67.1% of workers in SA1 11917 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 11917, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 11917, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 11917, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.