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SA1 12511

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SA1 12511 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It also has a markedly older age profile and far more single-person households than most areas.

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SA1 12511 has a population of 276 — well below average. The median age in SA1 12511 is 58 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 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (30%). Children under 15 make up 8.0% of SA1 12511's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 18.2%).

13.8% of residents in SA1 12511 were born overseas — well below average (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 (6%).

5.4% of residents in SA1 12511 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 17.8% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 12511 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (2%).

56.2% of people in SA1 12511 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 45.8% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 56%, ahead of Christianity (38%).

4.8% of adults in SA1 12511 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 30.7% of people in SA1 12511 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 31%, ahead of Year 10 (23%).

Households in SA1 12511 earn a median $764 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 12511 is $462 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 36%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). 2.2% of households in SA1 12511 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 16.5% and the national 22.6%).

43.1% of residents in SA1 12511 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%). 15.2% of people in SA1 12511 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (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 20%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 12.3% of residents in SA1 12511 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%).

20.2% of people in SA1 12511 volunteer — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 14.7% of people in SA1 12511 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 16.3% of people in SA1 12511 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 12511 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 12511, 46.3% 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 43%, ahead of Couples with children (34%). One-parent families make up 17.8% of families in SA1 12511, above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 12511 is $235 — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 12511 is $861, 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 44%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (26%). Homes in SA1 12511 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

11.9% of households in SA1 12511 have no car — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 12511 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 76%, ahead of Walked (7%). 3.9% of workers in SA1 12511 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).

27.3% of people in SA1 12511 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 12511's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 15.1% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 12511 stands at 14.1% — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12511 is 33.7%, 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 Construction at 18%, ahead of Retail trade (14%). 56.6% of workers in SA1 12511 are employed full-time, below average (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 12511, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12511, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12511, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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