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SA1 49709

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SA1 49709 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with household incomes well below most areas.

It also has rents well below most areas and a high share of renters.

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SA1 49709 is home to 543 people — well above average. 5.9% of SA1 49709's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 15.3% of people in SA1 49709 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 12.9% and the national 11.5%).

18.4% of residents in SA1 49709 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 72%, ahead of New Zealand (2%).

12.0% of residents in SA1 49709 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 5.7% of people in SA1 49709 speak English not well or not at all, well 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 78%, ahead of Mandarin (3%).

46.4% of people in SA1 49709 report no religion — above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 46%, ahead of Christianity (34%).

6.4% of adults in SA1 49709 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%). 35.9% of people in SA1 49709 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 36%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 49709 is $1,007 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 1.9% of households in SA1 49709 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 39%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). 1.9% of people in SA1 49709 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%).

35.7% of residents in SA1 49709 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 15.8% of people in SA1 49709 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (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 16%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 10.5% of residents in SA1 49709 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

9.6% of people in SA1 49709 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 15.8% of people in SA1 49709 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 17.1% of people in SA1 49709 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 49709 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 27.3% of families in SA1 49709, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 36%, ahead of Couples with children (32%). 34.0% of households in SA1 49709 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 49709 pay a median $280 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 49709 is $1,000, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 45%, ahead of Owned outright (31%). 44.7% of households in SA1 49709 rent, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).

12.8% of households in SA1 49709 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 49709 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 67%, ahead of Car (passenger) (11%). 3.0% of workers in SA1 49709 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

44.6% of people in SA1 49709 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 36.0% of SA1 49709's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 49709's unemployment rate is 9.3% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 49.5% of workers in SA1 49709 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Retail trade (17%). Labour-force participation in SA1 49709 is 48.1%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 49709, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 49709, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 49709, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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