Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 47131
1 km²
SA1 47131 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and modest household incomes.
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SA1 47131 has a population of 191 — well below average. The median age in SA1 47131 is 70 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 55%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (14%). 55.0% of people in SA1 47131 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
13.6% of residents in SA1 47131 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of England (7%).
3.7% of residents in SA1 47131 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 47131 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%).
28.3% of people in SA1 47131 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 58%, ahead of No religion (28%).
12.9% of adults in SA1 47131 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 35.1% of people in SA1 47131 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 12 at 35%, ahead of Year 10 (28%).
Households in SA1 47131 earn a median $1,091 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 47131 earn a median $1,166 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 48%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). The median personal income in SA1 47131 is $568 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).
45.0% of residents in SA1 47131 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%). 11.0% of residents in SA1 47131 need help with daily activities, well above average (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 Other condition (10%). 7.3% of people in SA1 47131 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
18.7% of people in SA1 47131 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 18.5% of people in SA1 47131 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%). 29.8% of people in SA1 47131 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 47131 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 7.8% of families in SA1 47131, 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 69%, ahead of Couples with children (23%). In SA1 47131, 34.1% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 47131 is $310 — below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 47131 average 0.50 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 Other tenure at 40%, ahead of Owned outright (29%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 47131 is $1,571, below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).
0.0% of households in SA1 47131 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 47131 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 72%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47131 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%).
32.2% of people in SA1 47131 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 47131'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 47131 stands at 6.3% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47131 is 28.1%, 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 30%, ahead of Retail trade (18%). 64.0% of workers in SA1 47131 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 47131, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 47131, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 47131, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 957, below average.