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SA1 12606

4 km²

SA1 12606 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

Beyond that, it has very low rents and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 12606 is home to 555 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 12606 is 49 yrs, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (23%). People aged 65 and over make up 23.2% of SA1 12606's population, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 20.0% and the national 17.2%).

7.4% of residents in SA1 12606 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%).

1.6% of residents in SA1 12606 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 12606 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 91%, ahead of Greek (1%).

54.4% of people in SA1 12606 report no religion — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 45.8% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 54%, ahead of Christianity (38%).

2.6% of adults in SA1 12606 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%). 26.4% of people in SA1 12606 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 26%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 12606 is $771 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 12606 earn a median $1,010 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 40%, ahead of Under $650 (35%). The median personal income in SA1 12606 is $471 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805).

42.2% of residents in SA1 12606 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%). 19.1% of people in SA1 12606 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 Mental health at 19%, ahead of Arthritis (15%). 9.7% of residents in SA1 12606 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%).

17.7% of people in SA1 12606 volunteer — above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.0% of people in SA1 12606 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 3.2% and the national 2.8%). 19.3% of people in SA1 12606 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 12606 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 23.7% of families in SA1 12606, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 40%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). 37.4% of households in SA1 12606 are single-person households, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 12606 pay a median $200 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 12606 is $1,230, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,500 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 45%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). Homes in SA1 12606 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

7.3% of households in SA1 12606 have no car — above average (above the South Australia average of 7.2% but below the national 7.4%). 8.4% of workers in SA1 12606 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 55%, ahead of Car (passenger) (8%). 2.2% of workers in SA1 12606 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 4.1% and the national 3.1%).

31.2% of people in SA1 12606 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 12606'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%).

SA1 12606's unemployment rate is 13.4% — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 41.6% of workers in SA1 12606 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Construction (16%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12606 is 43.7%, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 60.0% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 12606, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12606, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 12606, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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