Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 45938
1 km²
SA1 45938 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It's also marked by very low household incomes and a low share of renters.
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SA1 45938 is home to 1,053 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 45938 is 76 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 80%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (9%). People aged 65 and over make up 80.0% of SA1 45938's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
15.8% of residents in SA1 45938 were born overseas — below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (7%).
3.2% of residents in SA1 45938 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.5% of people in SA1 45938 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 89%, ahead of Italian (0%).
19.5% of people in SA1 45938 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 70%, ahead of No religion (19%).
13.6% of adults in SA1 45938 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 30.4% of people in SA1 45938 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 35%, ahead of Year 12 (30%).
The median household income in SA1 45938 is $878 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 45938 earn a median $1,101 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 51%, ahead of Under $650 (24%). 3.1% of households in SA1 45938 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%).
59.9% of residents in SA1 45938 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%). 19.0% of residents in SA1 45938 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 31%, ahead of Heart disease (18%). 13.2% of people in SA1 45938 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
17.6% of people in SA1 45938 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 7.5% of people in SA1 45938 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 7.0% of people in SA1 45938 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 45938 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. 43.6% of households in SA1 45938 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 81%, ahead of Couples with children (11%). One-parent families make up 7.5% of families in SA1 45938, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 45938 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 79.7% of homes in SA1 45938 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 80%, ahead of Rented (7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 45938 is $923, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).
6.9% of households in SA1 45938 have no car — above average (above the Queensland average of 5.8% but below the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 45938 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 66%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 9.9% of workers in SA1 45938 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
54.3% of people in SA1 45938 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 7.2% of SA1 45938's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 45938's unemployment rate is 6.0% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 45938 is 13.0%, 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 26%, ahead of Accommodation & food (11%). 44.3% of workers in SA1 45938 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 45938, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 45938, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 936, below average. In SA1 45938, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.