Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 03608
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SA1 03608 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with few over-65s.
It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and more residents than most areas.
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SA1 03608 is home to 623 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 03608 is 30 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (21%). 3.5% of people in SA1 03608 are in a de facto relationship, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%).
52.0% of residents in SA1 03608 were born overseas — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 24.1% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 39%, ahead of India (12%).
61.6% of residents in SA1 03608 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 17.8% and the national 22.3%). 14.8% of people in SA1 03608 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 2.7% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 28%, ahead of Vietnamese (8%).
20.5% of people in SA1 03608 report no religion — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 45.8% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Islam at 30%, ahead of No religion (21%).
18.6% of adults in SA1 03608 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 51.7% of people in SA1 03608 finished Year 12, below average (below both the South Australia average of 54.6% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 52%, ahead of Year 9 or below (19%).
The median household income in SA1 03608 is $1,323 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 03608 is $470 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (29%). 1.2% of people in SA1 03608 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 9.1% and the national 12.5%).
19.1% of residents in SA1 03608 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 7.1% of residents in SA1 03608 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 9%, ahead of Other condition (7%). 8.7% of people in SA1 03608 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%).
5.8% of people in SA1 03608 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 03608 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 3.2% and the national 2.8%). 10.0% of people in SA1 03608 provide unpaid care to others, below average (below both the South Australia average of 13.1% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 03608 average 2.9 people — above average. One-parent families make up 21.3% of families in SA1 03608, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 66%, ahead of One-parent families (21%). 27.8% of households in SA1 03608 are single-person households, above average (below the South Australia average of 28.5% but above the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 03608 pay a median $262 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). 13.1% of homes in SA1 03608 are owned outright, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 32.8% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 50%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (32%). 50.0% of households in SA1 03608 rent, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 27.6% and the national 30.6%).
12.3% of households in SA1 03608 have no car — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 5.8% of workers in SA1 03608 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 4.1% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 70%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 7.5% of workers in SA1 03608 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).
59.6% of people in SA1 03608 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 18.2% of SA1 03608's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 15.1% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 03608's unemployment rate is 13.6% — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 03608 is 52.9%, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 60.0% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 14%, ahead of Construction (13%). 60.2% of workers in SA1 03608 are employed full-time, above average (above both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 03608, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 03608, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 03608, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.