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SA1 47709

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SA1 47709 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and low rents.

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SA1 47709 is home to 330 people — below average. 21.8% of SA1 47709'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 Young adults (25–44) at 34%, ahead of Children (0–14) (23%). The median age in SA1 47709 is 32 yrs, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

7.6% of residents in SA1 47709 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 New Zealand (4%).

4.2% of residents in SA1 47709 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 47709 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 78%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

41.2% of people in SA1 47709 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 41.2% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 41%, ahead of Christianity (36%).

6.6% of adults in SA1 47709 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%). 42.6% of people in SA1 47709 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 43%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 47709 is $1,363 a week — below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 7.0% of households in SA1 47709 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (26%). Families in SA1 47709 earn a median $1,531 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

27.9% of residents in SA1 47709 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 28.8% but above the national 27.7%). 8.5% of residents in SA1 47709 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 Asthma at 12%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 11.8% of people in SA1 47709 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

7.4% of people in SA1 47709 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 9.0% of people in SA1 47709 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 7.9% of people in SA1 47709 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 47709 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 39.7% of families in SA1 47709, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 40%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). 35.7% of households in SA1 47709 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 47709 pay a median $260 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 60.9% of households in SA1 47709 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 61%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). 11.3% of homes in SA1 47709 are owned outright, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

21.9% of households in SA1 47709 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47709 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 68%, ahead of Walked (5%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47709 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%).

41.6% of people in SA1 47709 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 47709'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 47709's unemployment rate is 8.0% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47709 is 53.5%, 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 13%, ahead of Retail trade (11%). 61.9% of workers in SA1 47709 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 47709, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47709, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47709, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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