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SA1 50506
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SA1 50506 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by many people living alone and fewer residents than most areas.
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SA1 50506 has a population of 275 — well below average. The median age in SA1 50506 is 69 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 51%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (17%). 51.3% of people in SA1 50506 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
12.0% of residents in SA1 50506 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 83%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).
5.8% of residents in SA1 50506 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 50506 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 84%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).
30.5% of people in SA1 50506 report no religion — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 61%, ahead of No religion (31%).
12.0% of adults in SA1 50506 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 29.0% of people in SA1 50506 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 9 or below at 34%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).
Households in SA1 50506 earn a median $1,292 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 1.2% of people in SA1 50506 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%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (21%). The median personal income in SA1 50506 is $580 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).
52.0% of residents in SA1 50506 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%). 36.7% of residents in SA1 50506 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 29%, ahead of Dementia (17%). 14.5% of people in SA1 50506 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
6.6% of people in SA1 50506 volunteer — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 7.9% of people in SA1 50506 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%). 12.9% of people in SA1 50506 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 50506 average 2.3 people — below average. In SA1 50506, 40.0% 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 with children at 51%, ahead of Couples without children (29%). One-parent families make up 14.5% of families in SA1 50506, around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 15.4% but above the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 50506 is $300 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 50506 is $900, 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 35%, ahead of Owned outright (32%). 68.0% of homes in SA1 50506 have three or more bedrooms, below average (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).
6.7% of households in SA1 50506 have no car — above average (above the Queensland average of 5.8% but below the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 50506 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 57%, ahead of Car (passenger) (13%). 6.3% of workers in SA1 50506 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).
49.8% of people in SA1 50506 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 45.5% of SA1 50506'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 50506 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50506 is 33.2%, 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 25%, ahead of Manufacturing (18%). 66.3% of workers in SA1 50506 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 50506, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 50506, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 928, well below average. In SA1 50506, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.