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SA1 52408
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SA1 52408 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with low household incomes.
It's also marked by rents well below most areas and a large over-65 community.
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SA1 52408 is home to 280 people — well below average. People aged 65 and over make up 24.3% of SA1 52408's population, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (24%). The median age in SA1 52408 is 45 yrs, above average (above both the Queensland average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
9.6% of residents in SA1 52408 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 86%, ahead of New Zealand (4%).
3.2% of residents in SA1 52408 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 52408 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 Punjabi (2%).
44.6% of people in SA1 52408 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 46%, ahead of No religion (45%).
6.6% of adults in SA1 52408 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%). 35.3% of people in SA1 52408 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 12 at 35%, ahead of Year 10 (34%).
The median household income in SA1 52408 is $936 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,675 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 52408 is $498 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $787 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 52408 earn a median $1,221 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $2,024 and the national $2,120).
45.4% of residents in SA1 52408 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%). 20.7% of people in SA1 52408 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 21%, ahead of Other condition (15%). 12.1% of residents in SA1 52408 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 6.0% and the national 5.8%).
12.8% of people in SA1 52408 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 16.5% of people in SA1 52408 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 11.5% and the national 11.9%). 5.5% of people in SA1 52408 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 52408 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 20.5% of families in SA1 52408, 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 43%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). 30.8% of households in SA1 52408 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 52408 pay a median $260 a week — well below average (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 52408 is $1,049, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 33%, ahead of Owned outright (31%). Homes in SA1 52408 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the Queensland average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
8.0% of households in SA1 52408 have no car — above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 52408 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 73%, ahead of Car (passenger) (9%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 52408 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%).
42.7% of people in SA1 52408 changed address in the past five years — above average (below the Queensland average of 44.8% but above the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 52408'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%).
SA1 52408's unemployment rate is 10.8% — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 52408 is 45.7%, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 61.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 18%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (15%). 60.8% of workers in SA1 52408 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 52408, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 52408, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 52408, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.