Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 21206
62 km²
SA1 21206 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with fewer residents than most areas.
It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.
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SA1 21206 is home to 208 people — well below average. 7.2% of SA1 21206'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%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (22%). The median age in SA1 21206 is 49 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
5.8% of residents in SA1 21206 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 89%, ahead of New Zealand (4%).
1.9% of residents in SA1 21206 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 21206 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
36.5% of people in SA1 21206 report no religion — below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 55%, ahead of No religion (37%).
5.9% of adults in SA1 21206 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%). 34.4% of people in SA1 21206 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 36%, ahead of Year 12 (34%).
The median household income in SA1 21206 is $1,390 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 21206 is $514 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 36%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). Families in SA1 21206 earn a median $1,446 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).
51.9% of residents in SA1 21206 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%). 16.8% of people in SA1 21206 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 Asthma at 25%, ahead of Arthritis (22%). 6.3% of residents in SA1 21206 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
13.0% of people in SA1 21206 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 30.8% of people in SA1 21206 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 4.1% of people in SA1 21206 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 21206 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. 14.5% of households in SA1 21206 are single-person households, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 46%, ahead of Couples with children (40%). One-parent families make up 16.3% of families in SA1 21206, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 21206 pay a median $330 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 21206 is $1,210, well below average (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 Owned with a mortgage (39%). 13.2% of households in SA1 21206 rent, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).
0.0% of households in SA1 21206 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 21206 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 84%, ahead of Car (passenger) (4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 21206 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%).
34.7% of people in SA1 21206 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%).
SA1 21206's unemployment rate is 13.5% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 21206 is 52.7%, well below average (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 21%, ahead of Construction (12%). 61.8% of workers in SA1 21206 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 21206, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 21206, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 21206, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 884, well below average.