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SA1 14407

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SA1 14407 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and fewer residents than most areas.

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SA1 14407 has a population of 201 — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 14407'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%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 40%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (30%). The median age in SA1 14407 is 61 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

19.9% of residents in SA1 14407 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 76%, ahead of England (13%).

1.5% of residents in SA1 14407 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 14407 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 94%, ahead of Punjabi (2%).

43.8% of people in SA1 14407 report no religion — above average (below the South Australia average of 45.8% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 45%, ahead of No religion (44%).

34.5% of adults in SA1 14407 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 55.5% of people in SA1 14407 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 54.6% but below the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 55%, ahead of Year 11 (20%).

Households in SA1 14407 earn a median $1,034 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 14407 earn a median $1,375 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 $650–$1,499 at 36%, ahead of Under $650 (18%). 6.7% of households in SA1 14407 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%).

38.3% of residents in SA1 14407 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 10.9% of people in SA1 14407 report a mental health condition, 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 16%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 6.5% of residents in SA1 14407 need help with daily activities, above average (below the South Australia average of 6.7% but above the national 5.8%).

27.7% of people in SA1 14407 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 18.1% of people in SA1 14407 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 13.1% and the national 11.9%). 30.5% of people in SA1 14407 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 21.5% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 14407 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 22.9% of families in SA1 14407, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 55%, ahead of Couples with children (24%). In SA1 14407, 32.7% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 14407 is $270 — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 14407 is $823, 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 Rented at 43%, ahead of Owned outright (40%). Homes in SA1 14407 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

0.0% of households in SA1 14407 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 14407 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 58%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 16.7% of workers in SA1 14407 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 9.6% but below the national 21.0%).

45.7% of people in SA1 14407 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 10.0% of SA1 14407's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 15.1% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 14407 stands at 3.8% — below average (below both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 37.5% of workers in SA1 14407 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 26%, ahead of Accommodation & food (15%). Labour-force participation in SA1 14407 is 44.1%, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 60.0% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 14407, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 14407, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 14407, economic resources (ier decile) account for 3, below average.

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