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SA1 16503

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SA1 16503 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with household incomes well below most areas.

It also has somewhat more renters than the norm and a slightly younger population.

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SA1 16503 is home to 325 people — below average. Children under 15 make up 2.5% of SA1 16503'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 48%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (27%). 18.7% of people in SA1 16503 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%).

51.7% of residents in SA1 16503 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 37%, ahead of England (10%).

29.5% of residents in SA1 16503 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.8% of people in SA1 16503 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 1.8% but below the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 60%, ahead of Italian (1%).

51.4% of people in SA1 16503 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 51%, ahead of Christianity (32%).

29.8% of adults in SA1 16503 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 66.8% of people in SA1 16503 finished Year 12, above average (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 67%, ahead of Year 10 (11%).

The median household income in SA1 16503 is $1,148 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 2.7% of households in SA1 16503 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 46%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). 1.9% of people in SA1 16503 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

15.7% of residents in SA1 16503 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 4.3% of people in SA1 16503 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 5%, ahead of Mental health (4%). 4.0% of residents in SA1 16503 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

12.1% of people in SA1 16503 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 3.5% of people in SA1 16503 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 7.0% of people in SA1 16503 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 16503 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. 48.2% of households in SA1 16503 are single-person households, 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 70%, ahead of One-parent families (19%). One-parent families make up 19.3% of families in SA1 16503, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 16503 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16503 is $902, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 42%, ahead of Owned outright (31%). 5.5% of dwellings in SA1 16503 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).

14.3% of households in SA1 16503 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16503 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 38%, ahead of Walked (17%). 7.1% of workers in SA1 16503 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

62.8% of people in SA1 16503 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 58.3% of SA1 16503'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 16503's unemployment rate is 6.6% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 37.1% of workers in SA1 16503 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 60%, ahead of Administrative & support (7%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16503 is 67.6%, above average (above both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 16503, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 16503, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16503, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.

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