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SA1 51828

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SA1 51828 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very low household incomes.

Beyond that, it has a strikingly large over-65 community and very few renters.

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SA1 51828 has a population of 527 — well above average. The median age in SA1 51828 is 78 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 94%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (4%). 93.9% of people in SA1 51828 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

39.7% of residents in SA1 51828 were born overseas — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 54%, ahead of England (25%).

1.1% of residents in SA1 51828 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 51828 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 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

21.1% of people in SA1 51828 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 71%, ahead of No religion (21%).

6.8% of adults in SA1 51828 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 51828 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 33%, ahead of Year 12 (26%).

Households in SA1 51828 earn a median $718 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 51828 earn a median $877 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 $650–$1,499 at 49%, ahead of Under $650 (36%). 0.0% of people in SA1 51828 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%).

67.6% of residents in SA1 51828 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%). 18.8% of residents in SA1 51828 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 40%, ahead of Heart disease (22%). 9.7% of people in SA1 51828 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

13.9% of people in SA1 51828 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 1.7% of people in SA1 51828 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 9.5% of people in SA1 51828 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%).

Households in SA1 51828 average 1.5 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 0.9% of families in SA1 51828, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 15.4% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 97%, ahead of Couples with children (1%). In SA1 51828, 50.3% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 51828 is $210 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 87.0% of homes in SA1 51828 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 87%, ahead of Other tenure (4%). Renters occupy 3.6% of homes in SA1 51828, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 33.1% and the national 30.6%).

16.9% of households in SA1 51828 have no car — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 45%, ahead of Walked (36%).

27.5% of people in SA1 51828 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 51828's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).

Labour-force participation in SA1 51828 is 2.1% — 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 Retail trade at 45%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

In SA1 51828, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 51828, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 51828, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 865, well below average.

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