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SA1 36653
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SA1 36653 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
Beyond that, it has very few renters and very low rents.
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SA1 36653 is home to 542 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 36653 is 73 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 86%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (13%). People aged 65 and over make up 86.2% of SA1 36653's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
26.2% of residents in SA1 36653 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 22.7% but below the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 69%, ahead of England (12%).
1.7% of residents in SA1 36653 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 36653 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 96%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
17.9% of people in SA1 36653 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 76%, ahead of No religion (18%).
10.1% of adults in SA1 36653 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 26.6% of people in SA1 36653 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 42%, ahead of Year 12 (27%).
The median household income in SA1 36653 is $897 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 36653 earn a median $987 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 (24%). 0.0% of households in SA1 36653 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%).
67.0% of residents in SA1 36653 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%). 12.7% of residents in SA1 36653 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 37%, ahead of Heart disease (19%). 11.6% of people in SA1 36653 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
15.9% of people in SA1 36653 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 5.7% of people in SA1 36653 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 15.0% of people in SA1 36653 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 36653 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 3.1% of families in SA1 36653, 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 92%, ahead of Couples with children (5%). 24.7% of households in SA1 36653 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 24.7% but below the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 36653 pay a median $180 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 36653 is $781, 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 91%, ahead of Other tenure (4%). 91.0% of homes in SA1 36653 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 36653 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 36653 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 56%, ahead of Worked at home (26%). 26.5% of workers in SA1 36653 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
92.1% of people in SA1 36653 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%). 2.1% of SA1 36653's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 36653's unemployment rate is 7.9% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 36653 is 7.0%, 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 26%, ahead of Public administration & safety (18%). 44.1% of workers in SA1 36653 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 36653, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 36653, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 36653, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 889, well below average.