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SA1 36353

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SA1 36353 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

It also has overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes and low household incomes.

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SA1 36353 has a population of 402 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 36353 is 63 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 44%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (34%). 43.5% of people in SA1 36353 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

21.6% of residents in SA1 36353 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 74%, ahead of England (9%).

4.5% of residents in SA1 36353 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.7% of people in SA1 36353 speak English not well or not at all, below average (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 Mandarin (1%).

34.6% of people in SA1 36353 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 58%, ahead of No religion (35%).

18.8% of adults in SA1 36353 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 40.9% of people in SA1 36353 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 41%, ahead of Year 10 (33%).

Households in SA1 36353 earn a median $1,163 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 36353 earn a median $1,335 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 44%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (21%). The median personal income in SA1 36353 is $575 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).

46.8% of residents in SA1 36353 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%). 9.7% of residents in SA1 36353 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 19%, ahead of Other condition (13%). 10.0% of people in SA1 36353 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

17.0% of people in SA1 36353 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 14.9% of people in SA1 36353 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.8% of people in SA1 36353 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 36353 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 9.3% of families in SA1 36353, 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 65%, ahead of Couples with children (22%). In SA1 36353, 23.5% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 36353 is $430 — above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 36353 average 0.50 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 62%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 61.7% of homes in SA1 36353 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

2.2% of households in SA1 36353 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 36353 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 57%, ahead of Worked at home (12%). 12.1% of workers in SA1 36353 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

36.0% of people in SA1 36353 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 36353'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 36353 stands at 3.6% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 36353 is 37.1%, 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 19%, ahead of Public administration & safety (13%). 56.8% of workers in SA1 36353 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 36353, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 36353, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 36353, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 4, below average.

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