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SA1 31146

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SA1 31146 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

It also has very low rents and a strikingly large over-65 community.

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SA1 31146 is home to 109 people — among the lowest in the country. The median age in SA1 31146 is 72 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 89%, ahead of Children (0–14) (5%). 0.0% of SA1 31146'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%).

39.4% of residents in SA1 31146 were born overseas — well 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 (17%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 31146 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 31146 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 99%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

25.7% of people in SA1 31146 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 68%, ahead of No religion (26%).

9.9% of adults in SA1 31146 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 31.5% of people in SA1 31146 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 37%, ahead of Year 12 (32%).

The median household income in SA1 31146 is $654 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 31146 is $436 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 46%, ahead of Under $650 (44%). Families in SA1 31146 earn a median $782 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

69.7% of residents in SA1 31146 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%). 22.0% of people in SA1 31146 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 Arthritis at 37%, ahead of Heart disease (22%). 19.3% of residents in SA1 31146 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

12.6% of people in SA1 31146 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 20.7% of people in SA1 31146 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 2.7% of people in SA1 31146 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 31146 average 1.5 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 0.0% of families in SA1 31146, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 80%, ahead of Couples with children (15%). 61.4% of households in SA1 31146 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 31146 pay a median $148 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 94.3% of homes in SA1 31146 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 94%, ahead of Rented (4%). 4.3% of households in SA1 31146 rent, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).

10.0% of households in SA1 31146 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 36%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%).

45.9% of people in SA1 31146 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 31146'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%).

Labour-force participation in SA1 31146 is 10.8% — 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 29%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

In SA1 31146, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 31146, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 31146, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 889, well below average.

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