Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 42601
1 km²
SA1 42601 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with high rents.
It also has far more retirees than most areas and mostly owner-occupied homes.
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SA1 42601 is home to 565 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 42601 is 58 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 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (33%). People aged 65 and over make up 33.3% of SA1 42601's population, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
27.8% of residents in SA1 42601 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 71%, ahead of England (7%).
5.8% of residents in SA1 42601 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.7% of people in SA1 42601 speak English not well or not at all, below average (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
38.8% of people in SA1 42601 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 54%, ahead of No religion (39%).
28.9% of adults in SA1 42601 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 59.0% of people in SA1 42601 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 (22%).
The median household income in SA1 42601 is $2,039 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 18.8% of people in SA1 42601 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 25%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (23%). 32.0% of households in SA1 42601 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).
34.7% of residents in SA1 42601 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 6.0% of people in SA1 42601 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 Arthritis at 13%, ahead of Heart disease (8%). 4.4% of residents in SA1 42601 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
17.4% of people in SA1 42601 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 28.5% of people in SA1 42601 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 5.7% of people in SA1 42601 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 42601 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 4.8% of families in SA1 42601, 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 55%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). 12.2% of households in SA1 42601 are single-person households, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 42601 pay a median $670 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 42601 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 61%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 60.8% of homes in SA1 42601 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).
0.0% of households in SA1 42601 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 42601 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 Worked at home (24%). 23.8% of workers in SA1 42601 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
49.8% of people in SA1 42601 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 5.1% of SA1 42601's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 42601's unemployment rate is 3.7% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 42601 is 48.3%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 17%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). 53.1% of workers in SA1 42601 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 42601, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 42601, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 42601, economic resources (ier decile) account for 9, well above average.