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SA1 51115

243 km²

SA1 51115 stands out for very low household incomes, with fewer university graduates than most areas.

It also has a smaller-than-average population and mostly owner-occupied homes.

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SA1 51115 is home to 119 people — among the lowest in the country. 0.0% of SA1 51115's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 4.6% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (28%). The median age in SA1 51115 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

4.2% of residents in SA1 51115 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 (3%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 51115 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 51115 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 86%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

40.3% of people in SA1 51115 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 41.2% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 40%, ahead of No religion (40%).

6.7% of adults in SA1 51115 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%). 26.0% of people in SA1 51115 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%).

The median household income in SA1 51115 is $880 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 51115 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 60%, ahead of Under $650 (23%). Families in SA1 51115 earn a median $1,062 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).

26.9% of residents in SA1 51115 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 2.5% of residents in SA1 51115 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Other condition (9%). 6.7% of people in SA1 51115 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

13.5% of people in SA1 51115 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 14.4% of people in SA1 51115 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 26.0% of people in SA1 51115 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 51115 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 8.1% of families in SA1 51115, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 51%, ahead of Couples with children (38%). 25.7% of households in SA1 51115 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 51115 pay a median $235 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 54.3% of homes in SA1 51115 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 54%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (29%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 51115 is $1,083, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).

0.0% of households in SA1 51115 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 51115 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 76%, ahead of Car (passenger) (14%). 8.1% of workers in SA1 51115 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).

47.9% of people in SA1 51115 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).

SA1 51115's unemployment rate is 6.4% — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 51115 is 45.2%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 24%, ahead of Public administration & safety (16%). 56.8% of workers in SA1 51115 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 51115, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 51115, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 51115, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 860, well below average.

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