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SA1 12601

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SA1 12601 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a younger age profile than most.

It also has few over-65s and high household incomes.

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SA1 12601 has a population of 320 — below average. 0.0% of SA1 12601'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 32%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (22%). The median age in SA1 12601 is 32 yrs, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

21.9% of residents in SA1 12601 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (3%).

9.7% of residents in SA1 12601 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 12601 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 88%, ahead of Cantonese (1%).

53.1% of people in SA1 12601 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 53%, ahead of Christianity (37%).

57.4% of adults in SA1 12601 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%). 88.9% of people in SA1 12601 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 89%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).

Households in SA1 12601 earn a median $2,437 a week — well above average (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 26.4% of people in SA1 12601 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 36%, ahead of $4,000 or more (25%). Families in SA1 12601 earn a median $2,928 a week, well above average (above both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

25.0% of residents in SA1 12601 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 2.8% of residents in SA1 12601 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 Mental health at 11%, ahead of Arthritis (7%). 10.6% of people in SA1 12601 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

24.2% of people in SA1 12601 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 14.7% of people in SA1 12601 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 14.3% of people in SA1 12601 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 12601 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 17.5% of families in SA1 12601, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 57%, ahead of Couples without children (24%). In SA1 12601, 26.4% 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 12601 is $473 — well above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 23.1% of homes in SA1 12601 are owned outright, below average (below both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 35%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (33%). 69.4% of dwellings in SA1 12601 are separate houses, below average (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).

7.0% of households in SA1 12601 have no car — above average (above the Queensland average of 5.8% but below the national 7.4%). 7.6% of workers in SA1 12601 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 43%, ahead of Worked at home (21%). 21.2% of workers in SA1 12601 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

53.9% of people in SA1 12601 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 20.0% of SA1 12601'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 12601 stands at 8.4% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12601 is 76.6%, 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 22%, ahead of Professional & technical (11%). 57.1% of workers in SA1 12601 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 12601, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 12601, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 12601, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,097, well above average.

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