SA1 21209

SA1 21209 has a population of 527 — well above average. 16.3% of SA1 21209'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 32%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (29%). The median age in SA1 21209 is 51 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

8.2% of residents in SA1 21209 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 75%, ahead of New Zealand (2%).

0.9% of residents in SA1 21209 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 21209 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 Hindi (1%).

35.3% of people in SA1 21209 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 48%, ahead of No religion (35%).

4.2% of adults in SA1 21209 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%). 29.3% of people in SA1 21209 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 12 at 29%, ahead of Year 10 (27%).

Households in SA1 21209 earn a median $850 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 21209 is $463 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 39%, ahead of Under $650 (38%). Families in SA1 21209 earn a median $1,190 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

50.1% of residents in SA1 21209 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%). 16.5% of people in SA1 21209 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 22%, ahead of Asthma (17%). 12.9% of residents in SA1 21209 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

14.9% of people in SA1 21209 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 14.9% of people in SA1 21209 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.0% of people in SA1 21209 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 21209 average 2.0 people — well below average. In SA1 21209, 42.8% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 40%, ahead of Couples without children (30%). One-parent families make up 24.7% of families in SA1 21209, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 21209 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 21209 is $661, 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 52%, ahead of Rented (25%). 52.4% of homes in SA1 21209 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

9.7% of households in SA1 21209 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 2.3% of workers in SA1 21209 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 68%, ahead of Car (passenger) (7%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 21209 get to work by public transport, above average (above the Queensland average of 3.0% but below the national 3.1%).

29.3% of people in SA1 21209 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 21209'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 21209 stands at 17.7% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 21209 is 34.6%, 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 22%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 21209 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 21209, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 21209, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 21209, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.