Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 17901
1 km²
SA1 17901 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very low rents.
It also has fewer university graduates than most areas and far more retirees than most areas.
Explore SA1 17901 by topic
SA1 17901 has a population of 431 — around the middle of the range. 34.1% of people in SA1 17901 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 9.7% of SA1 17901's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%).
9.3% of residents in SA1 17901 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 79%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).
2.6% of residents in SA1 17901 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 17901 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
37.8% of people in SA1 17901 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 48%, ahead of No religion (38%).
7.6% of adults in SA1 17901 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 28.3% of people in SA1 17901 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 31%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).
Households in SA1 17901 earn a median $764 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 17901 is $437 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 $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of Under $650 (34%). Families in SA1 17901 earn a median $875 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).
40.4% of residents in SA1 17901 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 12.1% of residents in SA1 17901 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 14%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 13.0% of people in SA1 17901 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
19.0% of people in SA1 17901 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.2% of people in SA1 17901 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 17.5% of people in SA1 17901 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 17901 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 21.9% of families in SA1 17901, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 40%, ahead of Couples with children (37%). In SA1 17901, 32.4% 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 17901 is $200 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 17901 is $819, 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 45%, ahead of Rented (31%). 44.7% of homes in SA1 17901 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).
6.0% of households in SA1 17901 have no car — above average (above the Queensland average of 5.8% but below the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 17901 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 Walked (8%). 8.4% of workers in SA1 17901 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
35.9% of people in SA1 17901 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 17901'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 17901 stands at 3.1% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 17901 is 28.3%, 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 Education & training at 17%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). 61.1% of workers in SA1 17901 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 17901, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 17901, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 17901, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.