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SA1 36228
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SA1 36228 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.
It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and modest household incomes.
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SA1 36228 is home to 349 people — below average. People aged 65 and over make up 47.3% of SA1 36228'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 36228 is 62 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
22.6% of residents in SA1 36228 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (8%).
2.9% of residents in SA1 36228 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 36228 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%).
38.1% of people in SA1 36228 report no religion — around the middle of the range (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 (38%).
18.2% of adults in SA1 36228 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 42.6% of people in SA1 36228 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 43%, ahead of Year 10 (35%).
The median household income in SA1 36228 is $1,220 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 36228 is $549 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 40%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (24%). Families in SA1 36228 earn a median $1,412 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).
41.8% of residents in SA1 36228 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%). 8.0% of residents in SA1 36228 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 16%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 11.2% of people in SA1 36228 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
12.1% of people in SA1 36228 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.4% of people in SA1 36228 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%). 29.4% of people in SA1 36228 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 36228 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 8.5% of families in SA1 36228, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 54%, ahead of Couples with children (37%). 15.9% of households in SA1 36228 are single-person households, below average (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 36228 pay a median $440 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 36228 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 60%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 36228 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).
2.0% of households in SA1 36228 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 36228 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 Worked at home (20%). 19.8% of workers in SA1 36228 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 14.1% but below the national 21.0%).
25.7% of people in SA1 36228 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 36228'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 36228's unemployment rate is 7.6% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 36228 is 38.0%, 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 18%, ahead of Education & training (15%). 55.7% of workers in SA1 36228 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 36228, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 36228, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 36228, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.