Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 40204
6 km²
SA1 40204 stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with very low rents.
Beyond that, it has very few university graduates and a markedly youthful population.
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SA1 40204 has a population of 326 — below average. 89.6% of SA1 40204'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%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, ahead of Children (0–14) (28%). 22.5% of people in SA1 40204 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%).
2.5% of residents in SA1 40204 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 90%, ahead of England (0%).
85.3% of residents in SA1 40204 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%). 17.2% of people in SA1 40204 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 7%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
11.0% of people in SA1 40204 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 Christianity at 81%, ahead of No religion (11%).
5.9% of adults in SA1 40204 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%). 50.7% of people in SA1 40204 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 51%, ahead of Year 9 or below (17%).
Households in SA1 40204 earn a median $974 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 40204 is $401 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 $650–$1,499 at 38%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). Families in SA1 40204 earn a median $814 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).
15.6% of residents in SA1 40204 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 40204 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 5%, ahead of Heart disease (4%). 4.3% of residents in SA1 40204 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
19.2% of people in SA1 40204 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 19.2% of people in SA1 40204 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 7.9% of people in SA1 40204 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%).
Households in SA1 40204 average 3.5 people — among the highest in the country. One-parent families make up 34.7% of families in SA1 40204, 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 49%, ahead of One-parent families (35%). In SA1 40204, 26.3% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 40204 is $150 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Renters occupy 87.5% of homes in SA1 40204, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 88%, ahead of Owned outright (8%). 100.0% of homes in SA1 40204 have three or more bedrooms, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).
42.5% of households in SA1 40204 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 40204 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 33%, ahead of Walked (29%). 6.6% of workers in SA1 40204 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
15.7% of people in SA1 40204 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%).
Unemployment in SA1 40204 stands at 6.2% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 40204 is 40.6%, 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 32%, ahead of Education & training (16%). 47.3% of workers in SA1 40204 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 40204, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40204, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40204, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.