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SA1 12409

1 km²

SA1 12409 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with very low household incomes.

It's also marked by a strikingly large over-65 community and an exceptional share of single-person households.

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SA1 12409 has a population of 310 — below average. The median age in SA1 12409 is 61 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 43%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). 42.9% of people in SA1 12409 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%).

6.1% of residents in SA1 12409 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 24.1% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 85%, ahead of England (3%).

1.0% of residents in SA1 12409 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 17.8% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 12409 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (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 Mandarin (0%).

41.6% of people in SA1 12409 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the South Australia average of 45.8% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 51%, ahead of No religion (42%).

8.1% of adults in SA1 12409 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 29.3% of people in SA1 12409 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (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 29%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).

Households in SA1 12409 earn a median $810 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 12409 earn a median $1,187 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,889 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). The median personal income in SA1 12409 is $535 a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805).

42.3% of residents in SA1 12409 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%). 13.5% of people in SA1 12409 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 Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Mental health (14%). 7.7% of residents in SA1 12409 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%).

27.8% of people in SA1 12409 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.5% of people in SA1 12409 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 16.1% of people in SA1 12409 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 13.1% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 12409 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12409, 47.4% of households are people living alone, 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 50%, ahead of Couples with children (25%). One-parent families make up 19.5% of families in SA1 12409, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 12409 is $225 — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 12409 is $1,049, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,500 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 42%, ahead of Rented (28%). Homes in SA1 12409 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

8.4% of households in SA1 12409 have no car — above average (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 12409 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 57%, ahead of Walked (16%). 6.3% of workers in SA1 12409 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).

38.4% of people in SA1 12409 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%).

Unemployment in SA1 12409 stands at 5.1% — around the middle of the range (below the South Australia average of 5.4% but above the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12409 is 35.9%, 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 Education & training at 20%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). 50.5% of workers in SA1 12409 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 12409, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12409, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12409, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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