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SA1 36359

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SA1 36359 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very few renters.

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

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SA1 36359 has a population of 669 — well above average. The median age in SA1 36359 is 71 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 83%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (14%). 83.4% of people in SA1 36359 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

31.2% of residents in SA1 36359 were born overseas — above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of England (17%).

1.0% of residents in SA1 36359 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 36359 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%).

20.9% of people in SA1 36359 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 72%, ahead of No religion (21%).

9.5% of adults in SA1 36359 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 28.6% of people in SA1 36359 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 45%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).

Households in SA1 36359 earn a median $916 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 36359 earn a median $995 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 66%, ahead of Under $650 (19%). 0.0% of households in SA1 36359 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%).

57.0% of residents in SA1 36359 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%). 8.8% of residents in SA1 36359 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 31%, ahead of Heart disease (14%). 8.4% of people in SA1 36359 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

15.8% of people in SA1 36359 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 3.9% of people in SA1 36359 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 9.0% of people in SA1 36359 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%).

Households in SA1 36359 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 2.0% of families in SA1 36359, 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 99%, ahead of One-parent families (2%). In SA1 36359, 19.6% 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 36359 is $181 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 36359 is $823, 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 92%, ahead of Other tenure (4%). Homes in SA1 36359 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).

0.0% of households in SA1 36359 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 36359 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 45%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 7.5% of workers in SA1 36359 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

90.6% of people in SA1 36359 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 36359'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 36359 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 36359 is 6.5%, 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 Public administration & safety at 20%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (18%). 22.5% of workers in SA1 36359 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 36359, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 36359, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 36359, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 933, well below average.

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