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SA1 24015
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SA1 24015 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by many people living alone and modest household incomes.
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SA1 24015 has a population of 446 — above average. The median age in SA1 24015 is 61 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 40%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (36%). Children under 15 make up 6.5% of SA1 24015's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%).
33.2% of residents in SA1 24015 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 58%, ahead of England (9%).
8.1% of residents in SA1 24015 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.7% of people in SA1 24015 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 83%, ahead of Mandarin (2%).
35.9% of people in SA1 24015 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 47%, ahead of No religion (36%).
21.1% of adults in SA1 24015 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%). 54.9% of people in SA1 24015 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 55%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).
Households in SA1 24015 earn a median $1,261 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 24015 earn a median $1,771 a week, 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 32%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (26%). 14.9% of households in SA1 24015 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).
37.2% of residents in SA1 24015 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 7.0% of residents in SA1 24015 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Other condition (8%). 7.8% of people in SA1 24015 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
10.5% of people in SA1 24015 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 15.7% of people in SA1 24015 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.4% of people in SA1 24015 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 24015 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 24015, 35.6% 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 without children at 66%, ahead of Couples with children (18%). One-parent families make up 14.1% of families in SA1 24015, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 24015 is $500 — well above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 5.9% of dwellings in SA1 24015 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 49%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (26%). 49.1% of homes in SA1 24015 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).
7.3% of households in SA1 24015 have no car — above average (above the Queensland average of 5.8% but below the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 24015 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 56%, ahead of Worked at home (21%). 21.2% of workers in SA1 24015 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
53.1% of people in SA1 24015 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 2.7% of SA1 24015'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 24015 stands at 7.2% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 24015 is 49.6%, 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 15%, ahead of Retail trade (11%). 57.5% of workers in SA1 24015 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 24015, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 24015, economic resources (ier decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 24015, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.