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SA1 13722
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SA1 13722 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.
It also has one of the smallest retiree shares in the country and an exceptionally well-educated community.
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SA1 13722 is home to 474 people — above average. The median age in SA1 13722 is 27 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 44%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (32%). 0.0% of SA1 13722'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%).
38.4% of residents in SA1 13722 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 57%, ahead of China (8%).
27.2% of residents in SA1 13722 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 3.4% of people in SA1 13722 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 68%, ahead of Mandarin (10%).
56.3% of people in SA1 13722 report no religion — among the highest in the country (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%).
53.7% of adults in SA1 13722 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%). 89.7% of people in SA1 13722 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 90%, ahead of Year 10 (3%).
The median household income in SA1 13722 is $1,570 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 13722 is $929 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 30%, ahead of Under $650 (24%). 14.1% of people in SA1 13722 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
21.5% of residents in SA1 13722 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 14.6% of people in SA1 13722 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 15%, ahead of Other condition (8%). 1.9% of residents in SA1 13722 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
16.3% of people in SA1 13722 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.0% of people in SA1 13722 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 10.0% of people in SA1 13722 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%).
Households in SA1 13722 average 1.9 people — well below average. 34.6% of households in SA1 13722 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 40%, ahead of Couples with children (31%). One-parent families make up 12.9% of families in SA1 13722, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 13722 pay a median $420 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 71.9% of households in SA1 13722 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 72%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (15%). 9.1% of dwellings in SA1 13722 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).
18.1% of households in SA1 13722 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 14.1% of workers in SA1 13722 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 (24%). 24.1% of workers in SA1 13722 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
75.7% of people in SA1 13722 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%). 38.5% of SA1 13722'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 13722's unemployment rate is 6.8% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 13722 is 76.2%, 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 17%, ahead of Education & training (14%). 55.3% of workers in SA1 13722 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 13722, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 13722, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 13722, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.