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SA1 50002

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SA1 50002 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and low rents.

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📍 SA1 50002, Block (SA1)

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SA1 50002 is home to 308 people — below average. The median age in SA1 50002 is 76 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 60%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (10%). People aged 65 and over make up 59.7% of SA1 50002's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

10.1% of residents in SA1 50002 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 82%, ahead of England (3%).

4.2% of residents in SA1 50002 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.0% of people in SA1 50002 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

35.4% of people in SA1 50002 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 58%, ahead of No religion (35%).

8.5% of adults in SA1 50002 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 25.8% of people in SA1 50002 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 26%, ahead of Year 9 or below (26%).

The median household income in SA1 50002 is $1,319 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 50002 is $469 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (39%). 1.1% of people in SA1 50002 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%).

63.0% of residents in SA1 50002 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%). 48.7% of residents in SA1 50002 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 26%, ahead of Dementia (22%). 16.9% of people in SA1 50002 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

7.8% of people in SA1 50002 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 8.5% of people in SA1 50002 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 9.2% of people in SA1 50002 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%).

Households in SA1 50002 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 27.9% of families in SA1 50002, 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 36%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). 35.5% of households in SA1 50002 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 50002 pay a median $275 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 50002 is $1,207, 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 Rented at 40%, ahead of Owned outright (35%). Homes in SA1 50002 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

0.0% of households in SA1 50002 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 50002 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 78%, ahead of Car (passenger) (13%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 50002 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%).

54.0% of people in SA1 50002 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 9.7% of SA1 50002's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 50002's unemployment rate is 8.5% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50002 is 25.2%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 21%, ahead of Other services (14%). 60.3% of workers in SA1 50002 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 50002, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50002, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50002, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 862, well below average.

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