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SA1 50801

2 km²

SA1 50801 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very low rents.

It's also marked by fewer university graduates than most areas and far more retirees than most areas.

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📍 SA1 50801, Block (SA1)

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SA1 50801 has a population of 235 — well below average. 31.5% of SA1 50801's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 30%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). 30.2% of people in SA1 50801 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

6.4% of residents in SA1 50801 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 77%, ahead of England (2%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 50801 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 50801 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 84%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

47.2% of people in SA1 50801 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 47%, ahead of Christianity (32%).

8.0% of adults in SA1 50801 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 33.0% of people in SA1 50801 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 33%, ahead of Year 10 (29%).

Households in SA1 50801 earn a median $725 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 50801 earn a median $912 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 33%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). 0.0% of households in SA1 50801 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%).

37.0% of residents in SA1 50801 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 7.7% of residents in SA1 50801 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 11%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 10.6% of people in SA1 50801 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

25.7% of people in SA1 50801 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 17.1% of people in SA1 50801 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 12.8% of people in SA1 50801 provide unpaid care to others, around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 50801 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 35.4% of families in SA1 50801, 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 One-parent families at 35%, ahead of Couples without children (31%). In SA1 50801, 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 median weekly rent in SA1 50801 is $145 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 50801 is $768, 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 44%, ahead of Rented (33%). 44.2% of homes in SA1 50801 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).

4.8% of households in SA1 50801 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 50801 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 54%, ahead of Walked (26%). 7.4% of workers in SA1 50801 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

28.1% of people in SA1 50801 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 50801 stands at 9.8% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50801 is 43.9%, well below average (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 19%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 50801 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 50801, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50801, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50801, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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