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SA1 21203

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SA1 21203 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and very low rents.

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SA1 21203 has a population of 363 — below average. 11.3% of SA1 21203'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 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). 35.5% of people in SA1 21203 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

8.8% of residents in SA1 21203 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 77%, ahead of England (2%).

2.2% of residents in SA1 21203 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 21203 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 85%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).

43.0% of people in SA1 21203 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 43%, ahead of Christianity (42%).

4.3% of adults in SA1 21203 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%). 25.1% of people in SA1 21203 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 28%, ahead of Year 9 or below (26%).

Households in SA1 21203 earn a median $721 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 21203 is $447 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 (34%). Families in SA1 21203 earn a median $956 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

53.7% of residents in SA1 21203 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%). 18.7% of people in SA1 21203 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 19%, ahead of Mental health (19%). 18.7% of residents in SA1 21203 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

12.0% of people in SA1 21203 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 14.4% of people in SA1 21203 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 17.5% of people in SA1 21203 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 21203 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 21203, 49.7% of households are people living alone, 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 43%, ahead of Couples with children (37%). One-parent families make up 19.1% of families in SA1 21203, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 21203 is $195 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 21203 is $714, 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 43%, ahead of Rented (31%). 42.6% of homes in SA1 21203 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 21203 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 21203 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 66%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 10.1% of workers in SA1 21203 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

38.4% of people in SA1 21203 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 21203'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 21203 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 21203 is 31.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). 50.6% of workers in SA1 21203 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 21203, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 21203, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 21203, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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