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SA1 57707

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SA1 57707 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and very low rents.

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SA1 57707 has a population of 541 — well above average. The median age in SA1 57707 is 56 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 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). 33.3% of people in SA1 57707 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

17.7% of residents in SA1 57707 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 75%, ahead of England (6%).

4.6% of residents in SA1 57707 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 57707 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 89%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).

42.1% of people in SA1 57707 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 51%, ahead of No religion (42%).

4.4% of adults in SA1 57707 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%). 31.2% of people in SA1 57707 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 12 at 31%, ahead of Year 10 (31%).

Households in SA1 57707 earn a median $770 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 4.3% of households in SA1 57707 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 35%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (35%). Families in SA1 57707 earn a median $1,272 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

51.0% of residents in SA1 57707 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%). 15.7% of people in SA1 57707 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 21%, ahead of Asthma (16%). 10.5% of residents in SA1 57707 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

10.8% of people in SA1 57707 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 8.1% of people in SA1 57707 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%). 18.1% of people in SA1 57707 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 57707 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 57707, 50.2% 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 38%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). One-parent families make up 23.1% of families in SA1 57707, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 57707 is $195 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 57707 average 1.00 people per bedroom, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 49%, ahead of Rented (32%). 37.6% of homes in SA1 57707 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).

12.7% of households in SA1 57707 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 5.8% of workers in SA1 57707 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 59%, ahead of Car (passenger) (8%). 2.6% of workers in SA1 57707 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

30.3% of people in SA1 57707 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 4.2% of SA1 57707's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 57707 stands at 7.7% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 47.1% of workers in SA1 57707 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (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 19%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 57707 is 43.0%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 57707, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 57707, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 57707, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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