Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 17408
66 km²
SA1 17408 stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with fewer people living alone than most areas.
It's also marked by low rents and a larger-than-average population.
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SA1 17408 has a population of 756 — well above average. 14.6% of people in SA1 17408 are in a de facto relationship, above average (above both the South Australia average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (24%). Children under 15 make up 19.6% of SA1 17408's population, above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 18.2%).
5.8% of residents in SA1 17408 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 (2%).
0.9% of residents in SA1 17408 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 17408 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
49.6% of people in SA1 17408 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 50%, ahead of Christianity (38%).
10.4% of adults in SA1 17408 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 42.8% of people in SA1 17408 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 43%, ahead of Year 11 (22%).
Households in SA1 17408 earn a median $2,139 a week — above average (above both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 17408 is $886 a week, above average (above both the South Australia average of $734 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). 25.7% of households in SA1 17408 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (above both the South Australia average of 16.5% and the national 22.6%).
24.9% of residents in SA1 17408 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 3.0% of residents in SA1 17408 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 8%, ahead of Mental health (6%). 6.5% of people in SA1 17408 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%).
22.9% of people in SA1 17408 volunteer — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 30.3% of people in SA1 17408 look after children without pay, above average (above both the South Australia average of 26.5% and the national 26.3%). 22.7% of people in SA1 17408 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, above average (above both the South Australia average of 21.5% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 17408 average 2.9 people — above average. In SA1 17408, 10.0% of households are people living alone, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 63%, ahead of Couples without children (30%). One-parent families make up 7.5% of families in SA1 17408, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 17408 is $240 — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). Renters occupy 4.1% of homes in SA1 17408, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 27.6% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 54%, ahead of Owned outright (38%). 96.7% of homes in SA1 17408 have three or more bedrooms, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 77.2% and the national 73.8%).
0.0% of households in SA1 17408 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 17408 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 75%, ahead of Worked at home (12%). 11.6% of workers in SA1 17408 work from home, below average (above the South Australia average of 9.6% but below the national 21.0%).
30.7% of people in SA1 17408 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 17408'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 17408 stands at 1.9% — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 17408 is 70.2%, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 60.0% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 13%, ahead of Construction (12%). 62.4% of workers in SA1 17408 are employed full-time, above average (above both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 17408, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 17408, economic resources (ier decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 17408, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average.