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SA1 06215

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SA1 06215 stands out for one of the largest retiree communities in the country, with a markedly older age profile.

It also has a larger-than-average population and rents a little above the norm.

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SA1 06215 has a population of 608 — well above average. 45.9% of people in SA1 06215 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 20.0% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 46%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (18%). The median age in SA1 06215 is 60 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

21.4% of residents in SA1 06215 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 24.1% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 78%, ahead of England (7%).

6.7% of residents in SA1 06215 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the South Australia average of 17.8% and the national 22.3%). 1.2% of people in SA1 06215 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 92%, ahead of Italian (1%).

38.5% of people in SA1 06215 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 45.8% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 57%, ahead of No religion (38%).

22.6% of adults in SA1 06215 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%). 47.6% of people in SA1 06215 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 48%, ahead of Year 9 or below (19%).

Households in SA1 06215 earn a median $2,112 a week — above average (above both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 06215 is $556 a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). Families in SA1 06215 earn a median $2,421 a week, above average (above both the South Australia average of $1,889 and the national $2,120).

51.2% of residents in SA1 06215 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 35.5% of residents in SA1 06215 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Dementia at 19%, ahead of Arthritis (18%). 14.3% of people in SA1 06215 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%).

13.0% of people in SA1 06215 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.5% of people in SA1 06215 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 3.2% and the national 2.8%). 8.0% of people in SA1 06215 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 13.1% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 06215 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 11.3% of families in SA1 06215, below average (below both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 63%, ahead of Couples without children (25%). In SA1 06215, 21.1% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 06215 is $450 — above average (above both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). 42.1% of homes in SA1 06215 are owned outright, above average (above both the South Australia average of 32.8% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 42%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (39%). Homes in SA1 06215 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the South Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

4.6% of households in SA1 06215 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 5.6% of workers in SA1 06215 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 67%, ahead of Worked at home (12%). 11.6% of workers in SA1 06215 work from home, below average (above the South Australia average of 9.6% but below the national 21.0%).

50.0% of people in SA1 06215 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 10.0% of SA1 06215's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 15.1% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 06215 stands at 4.2% — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 06215 is 44.3%, 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 Education & training at 18%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (17%). 57.1% of workers in SA1 06215 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 06215, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 06215, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 06215, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.

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