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SA1 47707

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SA1 47707 is characterised by low household incomes and a large over-65 community.

It also has a below-average share of degree-holders and a notably older population.

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SA1 47707 is home to 325 people — below average. 11.4% of SA1 47707's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 28%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (24%). People aged 65 and over make up 28.0% of SA1 47707's population, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

14.5% of residents in SA1 47707 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 80%, ahead of India (2%).

8.0% of residents in SA1 47707 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 3.7% of people in SA1 47707 speak English not well or not at all, above average (above 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 Mandarin (2%).

36.6% of people in SA1 47707 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 54%, ahead of No religion (37%).

10.0% of adults in SA1 47707 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 44.2% of people in SA1 47707 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 44%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 47707 is $1,045 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 1.4% of people in SA1 47707 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (28%). Families in SA1 47707 earn a median $1,224 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

40.9% of residents in SA1 47707 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 14.2% of people in SA1 47707 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 14%, ahead of Arthritis (12%). 10.8% of residents in SA1 47707 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

12.1% of people in SA1 47707 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 17.5% of people in SA1 47707 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 6.2% of people in SA1 47707 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 47707 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 26.6% of families in SA1 47707, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 48%, ahead of Couples without children (28%). 27.1% of households in SA1 47707 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 47707 pay a median $305 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 47707 is $1,300, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, ahead of Owned outright (38%). Homes in SA1 47707 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

2.3% of households in SA1 47707 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47707 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 68%, ahead of Worked at home (7%). 6.9% of workers in SA1 47707 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

32.7% of people in SA1 47707 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 47707'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%).

SA1 47707's unemployment rate is 7.8% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47707 is 50.4%, 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 18%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). 55.4% of workers in SA1 47707 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 47707, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47707, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47707, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 851, well below average.

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