Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 43415
2 km²
SA1 43415 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It's also marked by very expensive rentals and a larger-than-average population.
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SA1 43415 is home to 659 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 43415 is 68 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 59%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 0.0% of SA1 43415'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%).
35.5% of residents in SA1 43415 were born overseas — above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 61%, ahead of England (12%).
3.5% of residents in SA1 43415 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 43415 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%).
33.1% of people in SA1 43415 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 59%, ahead of No religion (33%).
33.7% of adults in SA1 43415 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 67.0% of people in SA1 43415 finished Year 12, above average (above both the Queensland average of 57.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 67%, ahead of Year 10 (16%).
The median household income in SA1 43415 is $2,086 a week — above average (above both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 23.9% of people in SA1 43415 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 25%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (25%). The median personal income in SA1 43415 is $1,129 a week, well above average (above both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).
36.7% of residents in SA1 43415 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 3.3% of people in SA1 43415 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Cancer (8%). 3.0% of residents in SA1 43415 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
17.1% of people in SA1 43415 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 9.4% of people in SA1 43415 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 28.2% of people in SA1 43415 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%).
Households in SA1 43415 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.9% of families in SA1 43415, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 80%, ahead of Couples with children (16%). 22.2% of households in SA1 43415 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 43415 pay a median $695 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 43415 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 69%, ahead of Rented (15%). 69.4% of homes in SA1 43415 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).
1.3% of households in SA1 43415 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 43415 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 43%, ahead of Worked at home (38%). 37.5% of workers in SA1 43415 work from home, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
66.6% of people in SA1 43415 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 3.8% of SA1 43415'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 43415's unemployment rate is 6.3% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 43415 is 32.9%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 18%, ahead of Professional & technical (15%). 50.5% of workers in SA1 43415 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 43415, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 43415, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 43415, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average.