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SA1 51912
1 km²
SA1 51912 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
Beyond that, it has low household incomes and rents a little below the norm.
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SA1 51912 has a population of 413 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 51912 is 60 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 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). 40.9% of people in SA1 51912 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
17.2% of residents in SA1 51912 were born overseas — below average (below both the Queensland average of 22.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 78%, ahead of England (7%).
2.4% of residents in SA1 51912 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 51912 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 93%, ahead of Punjabi (1%).
45.8% of people in SA1 51912 report no religion — above average (above both the Queensland average of 41.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 47%, ahead of No religion (46%).
18.9% of adults in SA1 51912 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 47.4% of people in SA1 51912 finished Year 12, 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 47%, ahead of Year 10 (30%).
Households in SA1 51912 earn a median $1,111 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 51912 earn a median $1,328 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 46%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). 8.5% of households in SA1 51912 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).
40.9% of residents in SA1 51912 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 12.3% of people in SA1 51912 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 5.8% of residents in SA1 51912 need help with daily activities, above average (below the Queensland average of 6.0% but above the national 5.8%).
22.6% of people in SA1 51912 volunteer — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 29.9% of people in SA1 51912 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 20.7% and the national 20.7%). 17.8% of people in SA1 51912 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 51912 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 10.7% of families in SA1 51912, 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 (34%). In SA1 51912, 26.6% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 51912 is $310 — below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 51912 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (21%). 55.3% of homes in SA1 51912 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 29.1% and the national 31.0%).
2.2% of households in SA1 51912 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 51912 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 70%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 7.6% of workers in SA1 51912 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
38.9% of people in SA1 51912 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 51912'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 51912 stands at 4.6% — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 51912 is 41.0%, 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 27%, ahead of Education & training (10%). 49.0% of workers in SA1 51912 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 51912, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 51912, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 972, below average. In SA1 51912, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.