Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 05729
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SA1 05729 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with a larger-than-average population.
Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and household incomes well below most areas.
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SA1 05729 is home to 593 people — well above average. Children under 15 make up 9.6% of SA1 05729's population, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (25%). People aged 65 and over make up 25.0% of SA1 05729's population, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 20.0% and the national 17.2%).
30.7% of residents in SA1 05729 were born overseas — 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 67%, ahead of England (7%).
19.2% of residents in SA1 05729 use a language other than English at home — above average (above the South Australia average of 17.8% but below the national 22.3%). 2.5% of people in SA1 05729 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below both the South Australia average of 2.7% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 79%, ahead of Punjabi (2%).
51.3% of people in SA1 05729 report no religion — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 45.8% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 51%, ahead of Christianity (38%).
30.7% of adults in SA1 05729 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 64.2% of people in SA1 05729 finished Year 12, above average (above both the South Australia average of 54.6% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 64%, ahead of Year 10 (14%).
The median household income in SA1 05729 is $1,185 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). 9.8% of households in SA1 05729 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 16.5% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 05729 earn a median $1,887 a week, below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,889 and the national $2,120).
31.7% of residents in SA1 05729 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 11.3% of people in SA1 05729 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 11%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 6.2% of residents in SA1 05729 need help with daily activities, above average (below the South Australia average of 6.7% but above the national 5.8%).
16.9% of people in SA1 05729 volunteer — above average (below the South Australia average of 17.0% but above the national 14.1%). 19.8% of people in SA1 05729 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 4.3% of people in SA1 05729 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 3.2% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 05729 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. 53.4% of households in SA1 05729 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 44%, ahead of Couples with children (41%). One-parent families make up 15.0% of families in SA1 05729, above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 05729 pay a median $300 a week — well below average (above the South Australia average of $300 but below the national $375). 20.7% of homes in SA1 05729 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 77.2% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 49%, ahead of Owned outright (28%). 19.8% of dwellings in SA1 05729 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 78.0% and the national 72.3%).
18.9% of households in SA1 05729 have no car — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 10.9% of workers in SA1 05729 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (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 57%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 7.6% of workers in SA1 05729 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).
52.2% of people in SA1 05729 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 26.4% of SA1 05729'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 05729's unemployment rate is 5.3% — around the middle of the range (below the South Australia average of 5.4% but above the national 5.1%). 62.9% of workers in SA1 05729 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 22%, ahead of Public administration & safety (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05729 is 60.6%, around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 60.0% but below the national 61.1%).
In SA1 05729, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 05729, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 05729, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.