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SA1 14804

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SA1 14804 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

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

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SA1 14804 is home to 540 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 14804 is 69 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 59%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). People aged 65 and over make up 58.7% of SA1 14804's population, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 20.0% and the national 17.2%).

23.9% of residents in SA1 14804 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 (14%).

2.4% of residents in SA1 14804 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 14804 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

44.4% of people in SA1 14804 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 No religion at 44%, ahead of Christianity (44%).

11.1% of adults in SA1 14804 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 29.8% of people in SA1 14804 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 30%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).

The median household income in SA1 14804 is $637 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 14804 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%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 46%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (32%). The median personal income in SA1 14804 is $471 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805).

56.1% of residents in SA1 14804 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%). 26.9% of residents in SA1 14804 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (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 24%, ahead of Other condition (17%). 15.2% of people in SA1 14804 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%).

14.6% of people in SA1 14804 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below the South Australia average of 17.0% but above the national 14.1%). 9.3% of people in SA1 14804 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 5.6% of people in SA1 14804 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 14804 average 1.5 people — among the lowest in the country. 64.6% of households in SA1 14804 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 without children at 54%, ahead of One-parent families (23%). One-parent families make up 23.3% of families in SA1 14804, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 14804 pay a median $220 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 14804 is $921, 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 45%, ahead of Owned outright (32%). 38.3% of homes in SA1 14804 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 77.2% and the national 73.8%).

24.2% of households in SA1 14804 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 14804 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 45%, ahead of Walked (16%). 11.6% of workers in SA1 14804 work from home, below average (above the South Australia average of 9.6% but below the national 21.0%).

49.1% of people in SA1 14804 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 5.4% of SA1 14804'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 14804's unemployment rate is 8.2% — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 14804 is 28.5%, 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 Retail trade (15%). 37.0% of workers in SA1 14804 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 14804, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 14804, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 14804, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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