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SA1 42309

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SA1 42309 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

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

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SA1 42309 has a population of 302 — well below average. The median age in SA1 42309 is 74 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 70%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (16%). 69.5% of people in SA1 42309 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

24.8% of residents in SA1 42309 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 22.7% but below the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 72%, ahead of England (10%).

3.3% of residents in SA1 42309 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 42309 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

31.5% of people in SA1 42309 report no religion — below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 61%, ahead of No religion (31%).

14.0% of adults in SA1 42309 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 33.7% of people in SA1 42309 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 38%, ahead of Year 12 (34%).

Households in SA1 42309 earn a median $775 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 42309 earn a median $1,062 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 45%, ahead of Under $650 (36%). 1.0% of people in SA1 42309 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

52.0% of residents in SA1 42309 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%). 13.9% of residents in SA1 42309 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 26%, ahead of Heart disease (16%). 8.3% of people in SA1 42309 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

18.8% of people in SA1 42309 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.2% of people in SA1 42309 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 7.3% of people in SA1 42309 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 42309 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 3.8% of families in SA1 42309, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 70%, ahead of Couples with children (23%). In SA1 42309, 52.2% 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 median weekly rent in SA1 42309 is $398 — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 75.8% of homes in SA1 42309 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 76%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (11%). 15.7% of dwellings in SA1 42309 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).

9.8% of households in SA1 42309 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 42309 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 59%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 11.5% of workers in SA1 42309 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

31.0% of people in SA1 42309 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 42309'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 42309 stands at 6.2% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 42309 is 22.3%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 11%, ahead of Professional & technical (11%). 52.5% of workers in SA1 42309 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 42309, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 42309, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 933, well below average. In SA1 42309, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average.

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