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SA1 16702
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SA1 16702 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.
Beyond that, it has an older age profile than most and far more retirees than most areas.
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SA1 16702 has a population of 172 — well below average. 27.9% of SA1 16702's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 35%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 16702 is 57 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
9.3% of residents in SA1 16702 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 74%, ahead of England (0%).
2.3% of residents in SA1 16702 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 16702 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 83%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
39.0% of people in SA1 16702 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 41.2% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 44%, ahead of No religion (39%).
6.1% of adults in SA1 16702 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 28.0% of people in SA1 16702 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 32%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).
Households in SA1 16702 earn a median $747 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 16702 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 Under $650 at 40%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (37%). Families in SA1 16702 earn a median $1,021 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).
36.0% of residents in SA1 16702 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 14.5% of residents in SA1 16702 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 Arthritis at 12%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 10.5% of people in SA1 16702 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
16.3% of people in SA1 16702 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.6% of people in SA1 16702 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 15.6% of people in SA1 16702 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 16702 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 36.6% of families in SA1 16702, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 42%, ahead of One-parent families (37%). In SA1 16702, 37.0% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 16702 is $220 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16702 is $1,054, 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 41%, ahead of Owned outright (38%). 53.4% of homes in SA1 16702 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).
11.8% of households in SA1 16702 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 16702 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 47%, ahead of Walked (32%). 10.5% of workers in SA1 16702 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
33.9% of people in SA1 16702 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).
Unemployment in SA1 16702 stands at 21.8% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16702 is 37.4%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 13%, ahead of Accommodation & food (13%). 52.6% of workers in SA1 16702 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 16702, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16702, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16702, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.