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SA1 27815

2 km²

SA1 27815 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and many people living alone.

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SA1 27815 is home to 433 people — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 27815 is 59 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 39%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). People aged 65 and over make up 39.0% of SA1 27815's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

10.6% of residents in SA1 27815 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 85%, ahead of England (5%).

0.9% of residents in SA1 27815 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 27815 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 95%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

31.6% of people in SA1 27815 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 62%, ahead of No religion (32%).

11.5% of adults in SA1 27815 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 34.0% of people in SA1 27815 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 34%, ahead of Year 10 (34%).

The median household income in SA1 27815 is $947 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 27815 earn a median $1,103 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 41%, ahead of Under $650 (28%). The median personal income in SA1 27815 is $493 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).

47.3% of residents in SA1 27815 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%). 13.9% of residents in SA1 27815 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 24%, ahead of Other condition (14%). 12.5% of people in SA1 27815 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

18.4% of people in SA1 27815 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.6% of people in SA1 27815 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%). 14.7% of people in SA1 27815 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 27815 average 2.0 people — well below average. 38.6% of households in SA1 27815 are single-person households, 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 43%, ahead of Couples with children (38%). One-parent families make up 18.4% of families in SA1 27815, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 27815 pay a median $270 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 27815 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 48%, ahead of Rented (26%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 27815 is $1,089, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).

4.6% of households in SA1 27815 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 27815 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 64%, ahead of Walked (9%). 3.9% of workers in SA1 27815 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 27815 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 27815's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 27815's unemployment rate is 5.2% — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 5.4% but above the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27815 is 35.4%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 17%, ahead of Construction (13%). 53.9% of workers in SA1 27815 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 27815, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 27815, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 880, well below average. In SA1 27815, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.

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