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SA1 40312

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SA1 40312 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with remarkably few over-65s.

It's also marked by a population that overwhelmingly rents and well-off households.

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SA1 40312 has a population of 470 — above average. The median age in SA1 40312 is 28 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 Young adults (25–44) at 39%, ahead of Children (0–14) (29%). 20.0% of SA1 40312'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%).

8.1% of residents in SA1 40312 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 80%, ahead of Philippines (3%).

8.9% of residents in SA1 40312 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 40312 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 79%, ahead of Tagalog (2%).

51.5% of people in SA1 40312 report no religion — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 51%, ahead of Christianity (34%).

13.6% of adults in SA1 40312 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 59.0% of people in SA1 40312 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 59%, ahead of Year 10 (17%).

Households in SA1 40312 earn a median $3,019 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 40312 is $1,554 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, ahead of $4,000 or more (20%). 28.6% of people in SA1 40312 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

10.6% of residents in SA1 40312 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%). 4.7% of people in SA1 40312 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 5%, ahead of Asthma (4%). 3.0% of residents in SA1 40312 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

11.1% of people in SA1 40312 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 3.6% of people in SA1 40312 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 36.7% of people in SA1 40312 look after children without pay, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 40312 average 3.2 people — well above average. One-parent families make up 6.2% of families in SA1 40312, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 79%, ahead of Couples without children (16%). In SA1 40312, 12.0% of households are people living alone, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 40312 is $560 — well above average (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 6.8% of homes in SA1 40312 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 67%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (17%). Renters occupy 66.9% of homes in SA1 40312, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).

0.0% of households in SA1 40312 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 1.6% of workers in SA1 40312 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 63%, ahead of Car (passenger) (4%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 40312 get to work by public transport, above average (above the Queensland average of 3.0% but below the national 3.1%).

60.9% of people in SA1 40312 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 40312'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 40312 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 40312 is 78.9%, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Mining at 42%, ahead of Education & training (10%). 63.3% of workers in SA1 40312 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 40312, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 40312, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 40312, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average.

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