Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 51506
1,046 km²
SA1 51506 is characterised by rents well below most areas and a notably older population.
It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and slightly below-average household incomes.
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SA1 51506 is home to 313 people — below average. The median age in SA1 51506 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (21%). Children under 15 make up 13.4% of SA1 51506's population, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 18.7% and the national 18.2%).
6.1% of residents in SA1 51506 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 81%, ahead of England (0%).
3.5% of residents in SA1 51506 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.2% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 51506 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 83%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
32.3% of people in SA1 51506 report no religion — below average (below both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 51%, ahead of No religion (32%).
10.1% of adults in SA1 51506 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 33.6% of people in SA1 51506 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 10 at 37%, ahead of Year 12 (34%).
The median household income in SA1 51506 is $1,287 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 51506 earn a median $1,421 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 34%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (21%). The median personal income in SA1 51506 is $585 a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805).
24.3% of residents in SA1 51506 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 5.1% of people in SA1 51506 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 9%, ahead of Asthma (8%). 4.2% of residents in SA1 51506 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
23.6% of people in SA1 51506 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 28.8% of people in SA1 51506 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%). 5.2% of people in SA1 51506 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 51506 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 6.6% of families in SA1 51506, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 53%, ahead of Couples without children (46%). 20.0% of households in SA1 51506 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 51506 pay a median $228 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 50.0% of homes in SA1 51506 are owned outright, well above average (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 50%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (22%). 98.2% of dwellings in SA1 51506 are separate houses, above average (above both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%).
0.0% of households in SA1 51506 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 51506 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 53%, ahead of Worked at home (27%). 26.9% of workers in SA1 51506 work from home, above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
33.4% of people in SA1 51506 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%).
SA1 51506's unemployment rate is 3.5% — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 70.8% of workers in SA1 51506 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 39%, ahead of Construction (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 51506 is 52.8%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 51506, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 51506, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range. In SA1 51506, economic resources (ier decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.