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SA1 58309

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SA1 58309 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with low household incomes.

It's also marked by far more single-person households than most areas and low rents.

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SA1 58309 is home to 307 people — well below average. 18.2% of SA1 58309'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 Older adults (45–64) at 28%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (27%). Children under 15 make up 24.4% of SA1 58309's population, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%).

7.2% of residents in SA1 58309 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 78%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

6.2% of residents in SA1 58309 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.3% of people in SA1 58309 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 1.8% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 81%, ahead of Vietnamese (1%).

49.5% of people in SA1 58309 report no religion — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (32%).

5.1% of adults in SA1 58309 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%). 32.1% of people in SA1 58309 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 33%, ahead of Year 12 (32%).

The median household income in SA1 58309 is $1,079 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 58309 earn a median $1,292 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 35%, ahead of Under $650 (24%). 6.0% of households in SA1 58309 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).

30.9% of residents in SA1 58309 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 15.0% of people in SA1 58309 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 15%, ahead of Other condition (9%). 7.5% of residents in SA1 58309 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

3.8% of people in SA1 58309 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 8.1% of people in SA1 58309 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%). 13.5% of people in SA1 58309 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 58309 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 35.3% of families in SA1 58309, 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 Couples with children at 44%, ahead of One-parent families (35%). 39.3% of households in SA1 58309 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 58309 pay a median $273 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 58309 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 38%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (36%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 58309 is $1,040, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).

7.2% of households in SA1 58309 have no car — above average (above the Queensland average of 5.8% but below the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 58309 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 76%, ahead of Car (passenger) (7%). 3.7% of workers in SA1 58309 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

39.2% of people in SA1 58309 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 58309'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 58309's unemployment rate is 16.0% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 58309 is 52.7%, 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 22%, ahead of Public administration & safety (11%). 59.6% of workers in SA1 58309 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 58309, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 58309, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 58309, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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