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SA1 22710

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SA1 22710 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with far more retirees than most areas.

Beyond that, it has many people living alone and household incomes a little below the norm.

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SA1 22710 has a population of 465 — above average. Children under 15 make up 4.1% of SA1 22710's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 35%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). The median age in SA1 22710 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

31.4% of residents in SA1 22710 were born overseas — above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 52%, ahead of England (5%).

11.6% of residents in SA1 22710 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.6% of people in SA1 22710 speak English not well or not at all, below average (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 70%, ahead of Italian (3%).

28.6% of people in SA1 22710 report no religion — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 49%, ahead of No religion (29%).

20.8% of adults in SA1 22710 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 51.8% of people in SA1 22710 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 52%, ahead of Year 10 (19%).

Households in SA1 22710 earn a median $1,265 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 22710 earn a median $1,591 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 35%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). 14.0% of households in SA1 22710 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).

29.2% of residents in SA1 22710 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 6.7% of people in SA1 22710 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 10%, ahead of Heart disease (7%). 5.2% of residents in SA1 22710 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

11.1% of people in SA1 22710 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 8.6% of people in SA1 22710 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 11.1% of people in SA1 22710 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 22710 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 22710, 45.4% 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 67%, ahead of Couples with children (23%). One-parent families make up 10.8% of families in SA1 22710, below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 22710 is $445 — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 22710 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 43%, ahead of Rented (43%). 19.3% of homes in SA1 22710 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).

15.0% of households in SA1 22710 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 23.5% of workers in SA1 22710 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 46%, ahead of Worked at home (24%). 2.9% of workers in SA1 22710 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

49.3% of people in SA1 22710 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 8.2% of SA1 22710's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 22710 stands at 5.1% — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 5.4% but above the national 5.1%). 48.0% of workers in SA1 22710 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 18%, ahead of Construction (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 22710 is 48.3%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 22710, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 22710, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 22710, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.

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