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SA1 17805

225 km²

SA1 17805 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.

Beyond that, it has very low household incomes and overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes.

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SA1 17805 is home to 290 people — well below average. 14.1% of SA1 17805'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 Older adults (45–64) at 30%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (29%). The median age in SA1 17805 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

17.2% of residents in SA1 17805 were born overseas — below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of England (6%).

2.4% of residents in SA1 17805 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 17805 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 Mandarin (0%).

45.9% of people in SA1 17805 report no religion — above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 46%, ahead of Christianity (42%).

1.6% of adults in SA1 17805 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%). 20.6% of people in SA1 17805 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 33%, ahead of Year 9 or below (23%).

The median household income in SA1 17805 is $779 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 17805 is $438 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 38%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (36%). Families in SA1 17805 earn a median $958 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

49.3% of residents in SA1 17805 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 18.3% of people in SA1 17805 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 23%, ahead of Mental health (18%). 15.2% of residents in SA1 17805 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

11.2% of people in SA1 17805 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 16.8% of people in SA1 17805 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 15.2% of people in SA1 17805 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 17805 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 22.2% of families in SA1 17805, well 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 38%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). 30.0% of households in SA1 17805 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 17805 pay a median $133 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 17805 is $630, 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 Owned outright at 80%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (12%). 80.0% of homes in SA1 17805 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

2.9% of households in SA1 17805 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 17805 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 63%, ahead of Worked at home (15%). 15.2% of workers in SA1 17805 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 14.1% but below the national 21.0%).

36.3% of people in SA1 17805 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%). 0.0% of SA1 17805's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 17805's unemployment rate is 23.0% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 17805 is 24.4%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 24%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (17%). 56.5% of workers in SA1 17805 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 17805, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 17805, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 17805, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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