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SA1 49926
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SA1 49926 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and a markedly older age profile.
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SA1 49926 has a population of 311 — below average. 48.6% of people in SA1 49926 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 49%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (20%). The median age in SA1 49926 is 62 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
14.8% of residents in SA1 49926 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 79%, ahead of England (3%).
2.3% of residents in SA1 49926 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 49926 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
38.6% of people in SA1 49926 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 51%, ahead of No religion (39%).
5.7% of adults in SA1 49926 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%). 28.5% of people in SA1 49926 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 12 at 28%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).
Households in SA1 49926 earn a median $691 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 49926 earn a median $1,152 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 Under $650 at 47%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). 2.2% of people in SA1 49926 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%).
49.8% of residents in SA1 49926 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%). 19.3% of residents in SA1 49926 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 23%, ahead of Heart disease (14%). 14.1% of people in SA1 49926 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
11.8% of people in SA1 49926 volunteer — below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 12.9% of people in SA1 49926 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 6.0% of people in SA1 49926 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 49926 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 49926, 53.8% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 43%, ahead of One-parent families (35%). One-parent families make up 34.9% of families in SA1 49926, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 49926 is $240 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 49926 is $905, 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 (34%). Homes in SA1 49926 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
12.7% of households in SA1 49926 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 49926 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 49%, ahead of Walked (17%). 11.6% of workers in SA1 49926 work from home, below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
46.1% of people in SA1 49926 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 49926'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 49926 stands at 12.1% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 49926 is 32.6%, 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 16%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). 57.0% of workers in SA1 49926 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 49926, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 49926, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 49926, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.