Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 53011
7 km²
SA1 53011 has a notably older population and household incomes well below most areas.
It also has fewer residents than most areas and far more retirees than most areas.
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SA1 53011 has a population of 125 — among the lowest in the country. 0.0% of SA1 53011's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 31%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (30%). The median age in SA1 53011 is 57 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
17.6% of residents in SA1 53011 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 65%, ahead of England (8%).
4.8% of residents in SA1 53011 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 53011 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 82%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
49.6% of people in SA1 53011 report no religion — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (29%).
17.1% of adults in SA1 53011 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 45.9% of people in SA1 53011 finished Year 12, below average (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 46%, ahead of Year 10 (34%).
Households in SA1 53011 earn a median $949 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 53011 earn a median $1,374 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 27%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). The median personal income in SA1 53011 is $680 a week, below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).
20.8% of residents in SA1 53011 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 0.0% of residents in SA1 53011 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 7%, ahead of Heart disease (6%). 6.4% of people in SA1 53011 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
22.5% of people in SA1 53011 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 10.8% of people in SA1 53011 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 6.3% of people in SA1 53011 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 53011 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 0.0% of families in SA1 53011, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 68%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). In SA1 53011, 35.7% 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 53011 is $300 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 51.8% of homes in SA1 53011 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 52%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (18%). Renters occupy 10.7% of homes in SA1 53011, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).
0.0% of households in SA1 53011 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 53011 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 40%, ahead of Worked at home (40%). 40.5% of workers in SA1 53011 work from home, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
47.9% of people in SA1 53011 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 53011'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 53011 stands at 6.1% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 53011 is 44.1%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 45%, ahead of Rental & real estate (17%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 53011 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 53011, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 53011, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range. In SA1 53011, economic resources (ier decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.