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SA1 37711

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SA1 37711 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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SA1 37711 is home to 357 people — below average. People aged 65 and over make up 43.7% of SA1 37711'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 44%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (18%). The median age in SA1 37711 is 59 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

18.2% of residents in SA1 37711 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 79%, ahead of England (6%).

6.2% of residents in SA1 37711 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.7% of people in SA1 37711 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

51.3% of people in SA1 37711 report no religion — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 51%, ahead of Christianity (43%).

11.1% of adults in SA1 37711 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 35.5% of people in SA1 37711 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 35%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).

The median household income in SA1 37711 is $1,660 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 37711 is $465 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). 5.2% of people in SA1 37711 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

52.7% of residents in SA1 37711 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%). 18.2% of people in SA1 37711 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 Mental health at 18%, ahead of Arthritis (17%). 29.1% of residents in SA1 37711 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

10.1% of people in SA1 37711 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 13.7% of people in SA1 37711 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 9.5% of people in SA1 37711 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 37711 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 19.9% of families in SA1 37711, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 54%, ahead of Couples without children (28%). 21.3% of households in SA1 37711 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 37711 pay a median $380 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 37711 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, ahead of Owned outright (37%). Homes in SA1 37711 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

12.8% of households in SA1 37711 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 37711 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 54%, ahead of Worked at home (13%). 12.5% of workers in SA1 37711 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

39.9% of people in SA1 37711 changed address in the past five years — above average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 37711'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 37711's unemployment rate is 9.4% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 37711 is 38.2%, 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 Construction at 16%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (16%). 52.7% of workers in SA1 37711 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 37711, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 37711, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 37711, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 934, well below average.

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