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SA1 50412

191 km²

SA1 50412 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very few renters.

It also has fewer university graduates than most areas and a notably older population.

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SA1 50412 has a population of 530 — well above average. The median age in SA1 50412 is 56 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 Older adults (45–64) at 37%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (33%). 33.2% of people in SA1 50412 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

13.2% of residents in SA1 50412 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 69%, ahead of England (5%).

1.5% of residents in SA1 50412 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 50412 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 Mandarin (0%).

43.8% of people in SA1 50412 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 44%, ahead of Christianity (38%).

6.9% of adults in SA1 50412 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%). 25.9% of people in SA1 50412 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 31%, ahead of Year 12 (26%).

Households in SA1 50412 earn a median $770 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 50412 is $429 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 40%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). Families in SA1 50412 earn a median $970 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

40.4% of residents in SA1 50412 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 50412 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 Arthritis at 19%, ahead of Mental health (16%). 13.6% of residents in SA1 50412 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).

15.6% of people in SA1 50412 volunteer — above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.9% of people in SA1 50412 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%). 14.7% of people in SA1 50412 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 50412 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 50412, 36.0% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 44%, ahead of Couples with children (40%). One-parent families make up 15.5% of families in SA1 50412, above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 50412 is $250 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 50412 is $680, 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 Owned outright at 54%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (32%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 50412 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).

0.0% of households in SA1 50412 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 11.4% of workers in SA1 50412 work from home, below average (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 62%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 2.6% of workers in SA1 50412 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

29.3% of people in SA1 50412 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 50412'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 50412 stands at 16.4% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50412 is 30.3%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 17%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 53.5% of workers in SA1 50412 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 50412, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50412, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50412, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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