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SA1 23822
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SA1 23822 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with an ageing population.
Beyond that, it has rents well above most areas and somewhat more residents than usual.
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SA1 23822 is home to 532 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 38.5% of SA1 23822's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 39%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (20%). The median age in SA1 23822 is 51 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
25.2% of residents in SA1 23822 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 22.7% but below the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 68%, ahead of New Zealand (6%).
9.0% of residents in SA1 23822 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 23822 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 63%, ahead of Hindi (1%).
41.7% of people in SA1 23822 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 Christianity at 44%, ahead of No religion (42%).
17.4% of adults in SA1 23822 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 44.7% of people in SA1 23822 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 12 at 45%, ahead of Year 10 (27%).
The median household income in SA1 23822 is $1,902 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 23822 is $479 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (19%). 8.6% of people in SA1 23822 earn $2,000 or more a week, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
45.1% of residents in SA1 23822 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%). 26.7% of people in SA1 23822 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 Mental health at 27%, ahead of Arthritis (23%). 29.5% of residents in SA1 23822 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
6.4% of people in SA1 23822 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.5% of people in SA1 23822 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 5.1% of people in SA1 23822 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 23822 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 22.0% of families in SA1 23822, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 56%, ahead of One-parent families (22%). 17.3% of households in SA1 23822 are single-person households, below average (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 23822 pay a median $523 a week — well above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 23822 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 35%, ahead of Owned outright (33%). 29.9% of households in SA1 23822 rent, above average (below both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).
2.4% of households in SA1 23822 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 2.2% of workers in SA1 23822 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (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 54%, ahead of Worked at home (16%). 15.7% of workers in SA1 23822 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 14.1% but below the national 21.0%).
44.5% of people in SA1 23822 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 5.2% of SA1 23822's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 23822's unemployment rate is 3.2% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 23822 is 41.0%, 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 16%, ahead of Construction (10%). 51.7% of workers in SA1 23822 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 23822, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 23822, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 23822, economic resources (ier decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.