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SA1 57306
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SA1 57306 stands out for very low household incomes, with one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country.
Beyond that, it has a markedly older age profile and a strikingly large over-65 community.
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SA1 57306 is home to 471 people — above average. The median age in SA1 57306 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 45%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (21%). People aged 65 and over make up 45.2% of SA1 57306's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
19.1% of residents in SA1 57306 were born overseas — below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 70%, ahead of England (7%).
2.8% of residents in SA1 57306 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.6% of people in SA1 57306 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 88%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
38.2% of people in SA1 57306 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 49%, ahead of No religion (38%).
5.9% of adults in SA1 57306 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 28.6% of people in SA1 57306 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 32%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).
The median household income in SA1 57306 is $597 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 2.8% of households in SA1 57306 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%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 54%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (27%). 1.4% of people in SA1 57306 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
57.7% of residents in SA1 57306 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%). 20.0% of people in SA1 57306 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 29%, ahead of Mental health (20%). 16.1% of residents in SA1 57306 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
6.8% of people in SA1 57306 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 10.4% of people in SA1 57306 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 6.9% of people in SA1 57306 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 57306 average 1.5 people — among the lowest in the country. 73.8% of households in SA1 57306 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 49%, ahead of Couples without children (27%). One-parent families make up 22.9% of families in SA1 57306, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 57306 pay a median $260 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 70.3% of households in SA1 57306 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 70%, ahead of Owned outright (16%). 27.3% of homes in SA1 57306 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).
33.6% of households in SA1 57306 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 57306 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 68%, ahead of Car (passenger) (6%). 6.5% of workers in SA1 57306 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
45.4% of people in SA1 57306 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 57306'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 57306's unemployment rate is 12.5% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 57306 is 26.4%, 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 17%, ahead of Construction (16%). 66.7% of workers in SA1 57306 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 57306, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 57306, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 57306, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.