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SA1 24016

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SA1 24016 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the steepest rents in the country.

It's also marked by a strikingly large over-65 community and very few people living alone.

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SA1 24016 is home to 253 people — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 24016'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 38%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). The median age in SA1 24016 is 60 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

32.8% of residents in SA1 24016 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 62%, ahead of New Zealand (7%).

15.8% of residents in SA1 24016 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 13.2% but below the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 24016 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 Mandarin (4%).

34.8% of people in SA1 24016 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 59%, ahead of No religion (35%).

26.2% of adults in SA1 24016 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 21.9% but below the national 26.3%). 59.3% of people in SA1 24016 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 59%, ahead of Year 10 (23%).

The median household income in SA1 24016 is $2,027 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 17.2% of people in SA1 24016 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 29%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (20%). 28.2% of households in SA1 24016 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).

29.6% of residents in SA1 24016 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 4.0% of people in SA1 24016 report a mental health condition, well 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 14%, ahead of Other condition (8%). 6.7% of residents in SA1 24016 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

11.2% of people in SA1 24016 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.5% of people in SA1 24016 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 15.9% of people in SA1 24016 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 24016 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. 7.8% of households in SA1 24016 are single-person households, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 55%, ahead of Couples with children (40%). One-parent families make up 7.7% of families in SA1 24016, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 24016 pay a median $715 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 24016 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 59%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). 59.2% of homes in SA1 24016 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

0.0% of households in SA1 24016 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 24016 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 55%, ahead of Worked at home (32%). 32.1% of workers in SA1 24016 work from home, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

42.9% of people in SA1 24016 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 4.8% of SA1 24016'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 24016's unemployment rate is 4.4% — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 24016 is 48.9%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 13%, ahead of Construction (12%). 54.5% of workers in SA1 24016 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 24016, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 24016, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 24016, economic resources (ier decile) account for 9, well above average.

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