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SA1 51213

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SA1 51213 has a large over-65 community and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and far more single-person households than most areas.

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SA1 51213 has a population of 439 — around the middle of the range. 37.6% of people in SA1 51213 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 38%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (21%). The median age in SA1 51213 is 53 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

13.9% of residents in SA1 51213 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 79%, ahead of England (3%).

4.8% of residents in SA1 51213 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.9% of people in SA1 51213 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 87%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

52.2% of people in SA1 51213 report no religion — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 52%, ahead of Christianity (36%).

12.2% of adults in SA1 51213 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 31.5% of people in SA1 51213 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 31%, ahead of Year 10 (29%).

Households in SA1 51213 earn a median $1,083 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 51213 earn a median $1,375 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 36%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (22%). 3.3% of people in SA1 51213 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 11.0% and the national 12.5%).

51.3% of residents in SA1 51213 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%). 28.5% of residents in SA1 51213 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 Dementia at 15%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 13.4% of people in SA1 51213 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

12.8% of people in SA1 51213 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 4.1% of people in SA1 51213 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 20.7% of people in SA1 51213 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 51213 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 23.6% of families in SA1 51213, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 51%, ahead of One-parent families (24%). In SA1 51213, 35.5% 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 51213 is $280 — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 51213 is $1,130, 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 Owned outright at 37%, ahead of Rented (33%). 63.8% of homes in SA1 51213 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 76.3% and the national 73.8%).

10.9% of households in SA1 51213 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 2.4% of workers in SA1 51213 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 64%, ahead of Walked (6%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 51213 get to work by public transport, above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

53.6% of people in SA1 51213 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 6.6% of SA1 51213'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 51213 stands at 7.1% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 51213 is 38.0%, 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 26%, ahead of Retail trade (12%). 50.4% of workers in SA1 51213 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 51213, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 51213, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 51213, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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