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SA1 52514

130 km²

SA1 52514 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

It's also marked by very low rents and an older age profile than most.

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📍 SA1 52514, Block (SA1)

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SA1 52514 is home to 485 people — above average. The median age in SA1 52514 is 54 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 36%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). People aged 65 and over make up 25.8% of SA1 52514's population, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 17.0% and the national 17.2%).

10.7% of residents in SA1 52514 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 78%, ahead of England (5%).

2.9% of residents in SA1 52514 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 52514 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

42.5% of people in SA1 52514 report no religion — around the middle of the range (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 (42%).

6.1% of adults in SA1 52514 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%). 32.1% of people in SA1 52514 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 35%, ahead of Year 12 (32%).

The median household income in SA1 52514 is $900 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 52514 is $461 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 Under $650 at 33%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (32%). 2.2% of households in SA1 52514 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of 20.2% and the national 22.6%).

36.9% of residents in SA1 52514 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Queensland average of 28.8% and the national 27.7%). 10.5% of residents in SA1 52514 need help with daily activities, well 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 16%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 12.2% of people in SA1 52514 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 9.6% and the national 8.8%).

15.0% of people in SA1 52514 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Queensland average of 14.1% and the national 14.1%). 6.2% of people in SA1 52514 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Queensland average of 3.9% and the national 2.8%). 18.8% of people in SA1 52514 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 52514 average 2.3 people — below average. 29.3% of households in SA1 52514 are single-person households, above average (above both the Queensland average of 24.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 45%, ahead of Couples without children (38%). One-parent families make up 14.8% of families in SA1 52514, around the middle of the range (below the Queensland average of 15.4% but above the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 52514 pay a median $200 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $365 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 52514 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 74.8% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 50%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 52514 is $904, among the lowest in the country (below both the Queensland average of $1,733 and the national $1,863).

2.8% of households in SA1 52514 have no car — below average (below both the Queensland average of 5.8% and the national 7.4%). 9.5% of workers in SA1 52514 work from home, below average (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 51%, ahead of Car (passenger) (10%). 2.7% of workers in SA1 52514 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the Queensland average of 3.0% and the national 3.1%).

28.6% of people in SA1 52514 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Queensland average of 44.8% and the national 40.7%). 5.8% of SA1 52514'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%).

SA1 52514's unemployment rate is 15.7% — among the highest in the country (above both the Queensland average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 52514 is 40.4%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 19%, ahead of Education & training (11%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 52514 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Queensland average of 59.0% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 52514, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 52514, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 52514, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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