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SA1 27802

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SA1 27802 is characterised by an older age profile than most and modest household incomes.

Beyond that, it has a small population and a large over-65 community.

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SA1 27802 is home to 180 people — well below average. 2.9% of people in SA1 27802 are in a de facto relationship, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 31%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (29%). The median age in SA1 27802 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

8.9% of residents in SA1 27802 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 86%, ahead of England (3%).

1.7% of residents in SA1 27802 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 27802 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 92%, ahead of Tagalog (2%).

31.7% of people in SA1 27802 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 57%, ahead of No religion (32%).

8.9% of adults in SA1 27802 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 29.1% of people in SA1 27802 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 39%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).

The median household income in SA1 27802 is $1,013 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 27802 earn a median $1,208 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of Under $650 (26%). The median personal income in SA1 27802 is $517 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).

44.4% of residents in SA1 27802 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%). 13.3% of people in SA1 27802 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 7.2% of residents in SA1 27802 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

22.3% of people in SA1 27802 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.3% of people in SA1 27802 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 19.1% of people in SA1 27802 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 27802 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 18.3% of families in SA1 27802, 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 41%, ahead of Couples without children (40%). 27.6% of households in SA1 27802 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 27802 pay a median $250 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 27802 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above 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 51%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 27802 is $888, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).

5.3% of households in SA1 27802 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 27802 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 48%, ahead of Walked (25%). 4.0% of workers in SA1 27802 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

45.8% of people in SA1 27802 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).

SA1 27802's unemployment rate is 3.9% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27802 is 48.4%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 19%, ahead of Other services (12%). 57.3% of workers in SA1 27802 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 27802, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 27802, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 27802, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 890, well below average.

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