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SA1 07008

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SA1 07008 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

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

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SA1 07008 is home to 309 people — below average. The median age in SA1 07008 is 65 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 50%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (17%). 0.0% of SA1 07008'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%).

22.7% of residents in SA1 07008 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 71%, ahead of England (4%).

24.6% of residents in SA1 07008 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.8% and the national 22.3%). 3.2% of people in SA1 07008 speak English not well or not at all, above average (above the South Australia average of 2.7% but below the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 72%, ahead of Greek (9%).

22.7% of people in SA1 07008 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 Christianity at 68%, ahead of No religion (23%).

26.6% of adults in SA1 07008 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 46.2% of people in SA1 07008 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 46%, ahead of Year 9 or below (19%).

The median household income in SA1 07008 is $794 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). 2.5% of people in SA1 07008 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.1% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 32%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). The median personal income in SA1 07008 is $550 a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805).

41.7% of residents in SA1 07008 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%). 12.9% of residents in SA1 07008 need help with daily activities, well 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 Arthritis at 25%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 4.9% of people in SA1 07008 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%).

25.5% of people in SA1 07008 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 14.4% of people in SA1 07008 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.3% of people in SA1 07008 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 07008 average 1.9 people — well below average. 48.6% of households in SA1 07008 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 with children at 51%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). One-parent families make up 9.7% of families in SA1 07008, below average (below both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 07008 pay a median $335 a week — below average (above the South Australia average of $300 but below the national $375). 40.8% of homes in SA1 07008 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 77.2% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Other tenure at 42%, ahead of Owned outright (23%). Homes in SA1 07008 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

17.8% of households in SA1 07008 have no car — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 8.3% of workers in SA1 07008 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 Car (passenger) (8%). 8.3% of workers in SA1 07008 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).

38.9% of people in SA1 07008 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 36.9% but below the national 40.7%). 4.3% of SA1 07008's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the South Australia average of 15.1% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 07008's unemployment rate is 4.0% — below average (below both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 07008 is 36.0%, 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 24%, ahead of Public administration & safety (15%). 49.0% of workers in SA1 07008 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 07008, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 07008, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 07008, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.

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