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SA1 16410

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SA1 16410 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has a large over-65 community and rents well below most areas.

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SA1 16410 has a population of 420 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 16410 is 57 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 37%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). 36.7% of people in SA1 16410 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 20.0% and the national 17.2%).

12.9% of residents in SA1 16410 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 75%, ahead of England (8%).

2.1% of residents in SA1 16410 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 16410 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 88%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

46.0% of people in SA1 16410 report no religion — 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 46%, ahead of Christianity (41%).

9.9% of adults in SA1 16410 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 28.5% of people in SA1 16410 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 28%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).

Households in SA1 16410 earn a median $806 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). 0.8% of people in SA1 16410 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 9.1% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 36%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (36%). 1.5% of households in SA1 16410 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%).

39.8% of residents in SA1 16410 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 15.0% of people in SA1 16410 report a mental health condition, well 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 17%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 7.1% of residents in SA1 16410 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%).

18.1% of people in SA1 16410 volunteer — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 29.3% of people in SA1 16410 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%). 5.9% of people in SA1 16410 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 16410 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 16410, 39.7% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 49%, ahead of Couples with children (31%). One-parent families make up 20.0% of families in SA1 16410, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 16410 is $220 — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16410 is $650, 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 Owned outright at 49%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (22%). 49.2% of homes in SA1 16410 are owned outright, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 32.8% and the national 31.0%).

2.6% of households in SA1 16410 have no car — below average (below both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16410 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 64%, ahead of Walked (6%). 6.2% of workers in SA1 16410 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).

32.2% of people in SA1 16410 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 16410'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 16410 stands at 7.6% — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16410 is 42.1%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 17%, ahead of Retail trade (14%). 49.0% of workers in SA1 16410 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 16410, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16410, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16410, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 855, well below average.

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