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SA1 15111

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SA1 15111 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It's also marked by fewer residents than most areas and modest household incomes.

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SA1 15111 is home to 128 people — among the lowest in the country. 0.0% of SA1 15111'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 39%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (35%). The median age in SA1 15111 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

13.3% of residents in SA1 15111 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 81%, ahead of England (5%).

4.7% of residents in SA1 15111 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%). 6.3% of people in SA1 15111 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 2.7% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 82%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

43.8% of people in SA1 15111 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 (39%).

17.9% of adults in SA1 15111 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 44.1% of people in SA1 15111 finished Year 12, well below average (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 44%, ahead of Year 11 (15%).

The median household income in SA1 15111 is $1,125 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). 4.5% of people in SA1 15111 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.1% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 25%, ahead of Under $650 (21%). The median personal income in SA1 15111 is $743 a week, below average (above the South Australia average of $734 but below the national $805).

26.6% of residents in SA1 15111 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 3.9% of people in SA1 15111 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Cancer at 8%, ahead of Arthritis (6%). 2.3% of residents in SA1 15111 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%).

31.3% of people in SA1 15111 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.2% of people in SA1 15111 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 11.6% of people in SA1 15111 provide unpaid care to others, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 13.1% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 15111 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 6.0% of families in SA1 15111, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 45%, ahead of Couples with children (43%). 35.4% of households in SA1 15111 are single-person households, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 15111 pay a median $260 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). 66.7% of homes in SA1 15111 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 32.8% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 67%, ahead of Rented (23%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 15111 is $1,178, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,500 and the national $1,863).

16.7% of households in SA1 15111 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 15111 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 39%, ahead of Walked (18%). 17.6% of workers in SA1 15111 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 9.6% but below the national 21.0%).

37.0% of people in SA1 15111 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%).

SA1 15111's unemployment rate is 6.3% — above average (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 15111 is 42.9%, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 60.0% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 27%, ahead of Construction (12%). 52.9% of workers in SA1 15111 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 15111, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 15111, economic resources (ier decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 15111, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.

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