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SA1 39906

2 km²

SA1 39906 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.

Beyond that, it has very few university graduates and some of the cheapest rents in the country.

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SA1 39906 is home to 394 people — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 39906 is 20 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Children (0–14) at 41%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (24%). 89.8% of SA1 39906's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%).

1.0% of residents in SA1 39906 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 91%, ahead of England (0%).

78.2% of residents in SA1 39906 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 13.2% of people in SA1 39906 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 15%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

18.8% of people in SA1 39906 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 48%, ahead of Christianity (33%).

2.1% of adults in SA1 39906 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%). 30.1% of people in SA1 39906 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 30%, ahead of Year 10 (23%).

The median household income in SA1 39906 is $939 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 39906 earn a median $890 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 29%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). The median personal income in SA1 39906 is $508 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).

14.2% of residents in SA1 39906 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 1.0% of people in SA1 39906 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 6%, ahead of Arthritis (4%). 2.0% of residents in SA1 39906 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

15.7% of people in SA1 39906 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 39.6% of people in SA1 39906 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 4.7% of people in SA1 39906 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 39906 average 3.9 people — among the highest in the country. One-parent families make up 41.2% of families in SA1 39906, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 52%, ahead of One-parent families (41%). 17.6% of households in SA1 39906 are single-person households, below average (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 39906 pay a median $125 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 39906 average 1.30 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 92%, ahead of Not stated (7%). 92.3% of households in SA1 39906 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).

36.0% of households in SA1 39906 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 39906 work from home, among the lowest in the country (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 43%, ahead of Walked (17%). 4.9% of workers in SA1 39906 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

17.1% of people in SA1 39906 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).

SA1 39906's unemployment rate is 34.5% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 39906 is 49.4%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 29%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (16%). 52.4% of workers in SA1 39906 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 39906, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39906, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39906, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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