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SA1 06216

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SA1 06216 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

Beyond that, it has an exceptional share of single-person households and very low household incomes.

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SA1 06216 is home to 295 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 06216 is 69 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 54%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (19%). 0.0% of SA1 06216's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 2.4% and the national 3.2%).

25.8% of residents in SA1 06216 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 24.1% but below the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 69%, ahead of England (8%).

15.6% of residents in SA1 06216 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 17.8% and the national 22.3%). 1.4% of people in SA1 06216 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 82%, ahead of Hindi (2%).

33.6% of people in SA1 06216 report no religion — below average (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 (34%).

18.7% of adults in SA1 06216 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%). 48.1% of people in SA1 06216 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 10 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 06216 is $774 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 06216 earn a median $1,292 a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,889 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 41%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (36%). 5.6% of households in SA1 06216 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%).

47.8% of residents in SA1 06216 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%). 15.9% of residents in SA1 06216 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 Arthritis at 24%, ahead of Heart disease (18%). 7.5% of people in SA1 06216 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%).

19.4% of people in SA1 06216 volunteer — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 11.4% of people in SA1 06216 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 6.6% of people in SA1 06216 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 3.2% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 06216 average 1.5 people — among the lowest in the country. 64.6% of households in SA1 06216 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 49%, ahead of Couples with children (27%). One-parent families make up 21.2% of families in SA1 06216, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 06216 pay a median $325 a week — below average (above the South Australia average of $300 but below the national $375). 26.2% of homes in SA1 06216 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 Owned outright at 31%, ahead of Other tenure (31%). 23.6% of dwellings in SA1 06216 are separate houses, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 78.0% and the national 72.3%).

28.1% of households in SA1 06216 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 06216 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below 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 63%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 7.5% of workers in SA1 06216 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).

41.5% of people in SA1 06216 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 22.4% of SA1 06216'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 06216's unemployment rate is 10.5% — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 06216 is 34.8%, among the lowest in the country (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 22%, ahead of Professional & technical (11%). 54.8% of workers in SA1 06216 are employed full-time, below average (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 06216, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 06216, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 06216, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.

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