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SA1 28018

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SA1 28018 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.

Beyond that, it has very few university graduates and household incomes well below most areas.

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SA1 28018 is home to 325 people — below average. People aged 65 and over make up 47.1% of SA1 28018'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 47%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). The median age in SA1 28018 is 61 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

10.5% of residents in SA1 28018 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 80%, ahead of England (5%).

0.9% of residents in SA1 28018 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 28018 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

29.2% of people in SA1 28018 report no religion — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 58%, ahead of No religion (29%).

5.9% of adults in SA1 28018 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 26.2% of people in SA1 28018 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 9 or below at 27%, ahead of Year 12 (26%).

The median household income in SA1 28018 is $927 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 28018 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 31%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (31%). Families in SA1 28018 earn a median $1,125 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

50.2% of residents in SA1 28018 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%). 25.5% of people in SA1 28018 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 Other condition at 32%, ahead of Arthritis (30%). 35.7% of residents in SA1 28018 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

12.2% of people in SA1 28018 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 10.4% of people in SA1 28018 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.6% of people in SA1 28018 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 28018 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 38.0% of families in SA1 28018, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 38%, ahead of Couples without children (30%). 41.4% of households in SA1 28018 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 28018 pay a median $260 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 28018 is $1,014, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 37%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). Homes in SA1 28018 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

15.3% of households in SA1 28018 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 28018 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 65%, ahead of Walked (10%). 3.8% of workers in SA1 28018 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

42.9% of people in SA1 28018 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 28018'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 28018's unemployment rate is 7.1% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 28018 is 29.5%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 15%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (13%). 53.2% of workers in SA1 28018 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 28018, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 28018, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 28018, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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