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SA1 37802

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SA1 37802 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with a notably older population.

It's also marked by a large over-65 community and fewer residents than most areas.

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SA1 37802 has a population of 239 — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 37802's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (38%). Children under 15 make up 7.1% of SA1 37802's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%).

20.1% of residents in SA1 37802 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 New Zealand (6%).

7.5% of residents in SA1 37802 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 37802 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 87%, ahead of Greek (1%).

44.4% of people in SA1 37802 report no religion — above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 46%, ahead of No religion (44%).

15.8% of adults in SA1 37802 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 47.2% of people in SA1 37802 finished Year 12, 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 47%, ahead of Year 10 (33%).

Households in SA1 37802 earn a median $1,179 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 5.1% of households in SA1 37802 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of Under $650 (26%). 5.0% of people in SA1 37802 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

42.7% of residents in SA1 37802 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%). 7.1% of residents in SA1 37802 need help with daily activities, 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 15%, ahead of Asthma (13%). 7.1% of people in SA1 37802 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

9.0% of people in SA1 37802 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 15.8% of people in SA1 37802 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 14.9% of people in SA1 37802 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 37802 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 37802, 57.2% of households are people living alone, 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 without children at 48%, ahead of Couples with children (27%). One-parent families make up 17.4% of families in SA1 37802, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 37802 is $303 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 40.6% of homes in SA1 37802 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 49%, ahead of Owned outright (32%). Homes in SA1 37802 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

11.8% of households in SA1 37802 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 5.4% of workers in SA1 37802 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 62%, ahead of Worked at home (9%). 8.9% of workers in SA1 37802 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

43.8% of people in SA1 37802 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 8.3% of SA1 37802's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 37802 stands at 9.0% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 50.9% of workers in SA1 37802 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 21%, ahead of Construction (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 37802 is 55.2%, below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 37802, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 37802, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 37802, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 885, well below average.

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