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SA1 43401

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SA1 43401 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very high household incomes.

It's also marked by very few university graduates and very low rents.

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SA1 43401 has a population of 118 — among the lowest in the country. The median age in SA1 43401 is 86 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 90%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (6%). 0.0% of SA1 43401's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%).

24.6% of residents in SA1 43401 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 62%, ahead of New Zealand (8%).

5.9% of residents in SA1 43401 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 43401 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 83%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

30.5% of people in SA1 43401 report no religion — well below average (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 (31%).

3.4% of adults in SA1 43401 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%). 11.6% of people in SA1 43401 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 12 at 12%, ahead of Year 9 or below (7%).

Households in SA1 43401 earn a median $4,250 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 43401 earn a median $4,250 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). 3.4% of people in SA1 43401 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

42.4% of residents in SA1 43401 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%). 18.6% of people in SA1 43401 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 54%, ahead of Dementia (31%). 78.0% of residents in SA1 43401 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

3.4% of people in SA1 43401 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 2.5% of people in SA1 43401 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 0.0% of people in SA1 43401 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 43401 average 5.0 people — among the highest in the country. The most common family composition is Couples with children at 100%, ahead of Couples without children (0%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 43401 is $70 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 43401 average 1.60 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 45%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%).

39.8% of people in SA1 43401 changed address in the past five years — above average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 43401'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%).

Labour-force participation in SA1 43401 is 9.2% — 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 Public administration & safety at 27%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

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