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SA1 40912

4 km²

SA1 40912 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with very low household incomes.

Beyond that, it has very few university graduates and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 40912 has a population of 328 — below average. The median age in SA1 40912 is 51 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). 25.6% of people in SA1 40912 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

4.3% of residents in SA1 40912 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 82%, ahead of South Africa (2%).

2.1% of residents in SA1 40912 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 40912 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

17.7% of people in SA1 40912 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 68%, ahead of No religion (18%).

6.4% of adults in SA1 40912 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%). 27.6% of people in SA1 40912 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 10 at 31%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).

Households in SA1 40912 earn a median $912 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 3.0% of households in SA1 40912 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 30%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 40912 earn a median $1,208 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

36.3% of residents in SA1 40912 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 8.8% of residents in SA1 40912 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 15%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 11.9% of people in SA1 40912 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

18.4% of people in SA1 40912 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 8.2% of people in SA1 40912 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 18.7% of people in SA1 40912 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 40912 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 40912, 39.1% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 40%, ahead of Couples without children (39%). One-parent families make up 17.8% of families in SA1 40912, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 40912 is $100 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 40912 is $490, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 62%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (17%). 62.4% of homes in SA1 40912 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

8.9% of households in SA1 40912 have no car — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 40912 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 56%, ahead of Walked (10%). 10.3% of workers in SA1 40912 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

30.9% of people in SA1 40912 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 40912 stands at 5.8% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 40912 is 51.3%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 21%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (17%). 55.6% of workers in SA1 40912 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 40912, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40912, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40912, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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