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SA1 57702
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SA1 57702 stands out for a strikingly large over-65 community, with one of the oldest populations in the country.
It also has a below-average share of degree-holders and low household incomes.
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SA1 57702 is home to 472 people — above average. People aged 65 and over make up 49.2% of SA1 57702'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 49%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (20%). The median age in SA1 57702 is 62 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
14.8% of residents in SA1 57702 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 82%, ahead of New Zealand (4%).
5.1% of residents in SA1 57702 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 57702 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 90%, ahead of Greek (1%).
28.2% of people in SA1 57702 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 66%, ahead of No religion (28%).
9.4% of adults in SA1 57702 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 33.7% of people in SA1 57702 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 34%, ahead of Year 10 (20%).
The median household income in SA1 57702 is $1,149 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 2.1% of households in SA1 57702 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 $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (24%). 2.3% of people in SA1 57702 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).
32.2% of residents in SA1 57702 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 10.4% of residents in SA1 57702 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 14%, ahead of Other condition (13%). 11.0% of people in SA1 57702 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
13.2% of people in SA1 57702 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 19.6% of people in SA1 57702 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 17.6% of people in SA1 57702 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 57702 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 19.4% of families in SA1 57702, 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 51%, ahead of Couples without children (29%). 29.6% of households in SA1 57702 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 57702 pay a median $355 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 63.4% of dwellings in SA1 57702 are separate houses, well below average (below 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 26%, ahead of Other tenure (26%). 23.2% of homes in SA1 57702 are owned outright, below average (below both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).
13.0% of households in SA1 57702 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 2.6% of workers in SA1 57702 get to work by public transport, above average (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 (13%). 12.9% of workers in SA1 57702 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
31.0% of people in SA1 57702 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 57702'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 57702's unemployment rate is 14.0% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 57702 is 34.6%, 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 14%, ahead of Manufacturing (12%). 61.2% of workers in SA1 57702 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 57702, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 57702, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 57702, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average.