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SA1 52016
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SA1 52016 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by fewer university graduates than most areas and modest household incomes.
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SA1 52016 has a population of 320 — below average. The median age in SA1 52016 is 63 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 45%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). 45.0% of people in SA1 52016 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).
24.4% of residents in SA1 52016 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above the Queensland average of 22.7% but below the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 68%, ahead of England (8%).
3.1% of residents in SA1 52016 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 52016 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
34.1% of people in SA1 52016 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 58%, ahead of No religion (34%).
9.0% of adults in SA1 52016 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 30.2% of people in SA1 52016 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 39%, ahead of Year 12 (30%).
Households in SA1 52016 earn a median $1,125 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 52016 earn a median $1,260 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 44%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (21%). 6.1% of households in SA1 52016 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).
42.8% of residents in SA1 52016 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%). 6.9% of residents in SA1 52016 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 23%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 7.8% of people in SA1 52016 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).
14.0% of people in SA1 52016 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 13.6% of people in SA1 52016 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.3% of people in SA1 52016 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 52016 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 9.1% of families in SA1 52016, 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 60%, ahead of Couples with children (27%). In SA1 52016, 20.9% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 52016 is $348 — below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 64.9% of homes in SA1 52016 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 65%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (16%). Homes in SA1 52016 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
0.0% of households in SA1 52016 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 52016 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 Car (passenger) (8%). 4.9% of workers in SA1 52016 work from home, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 21.0%).
37.6% of people in SA1 52016 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%). 3.8% of SA1 52016's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Queensland average of 13.7% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 52016 stands at 4.7% — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 52016 is 35.5%, 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 21%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (20%). 47.1% of workers in SA1 52016 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 52016, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 52016, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 52016, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 912, well below average.