Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 16427
51 km²
SA1 16427 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by very low household incomes and an exceptional share of single-person households.
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SA1 16427 has a population of 148 — among the lowest in the country. The median age in SA1 16427 is 64 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 53%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (41%). 0.0% of SA1 16427'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%).
17.6% of residents in SA1 16427 were born overseas — 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 80%, ahead of England (7%).
5.4% of residents in SA1 16427 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 16427 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 (0%).
56.8% of people in SA1 16427 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 45.8% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 57%, ahead of Christianity (39%).
8.3% of adults in SA1 16427 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 25.9% of people in SA1 16427 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 10 at 27%, ahead of Year 12 (26%).
Households in SA1 16427 earn a median $777 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 16427 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 $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). Families in SA1 16427 earn a median $1,031 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,889 and the national $2,120).
43.2% of residents in SA1 16427 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%). 11.5% of people in SA1 16427 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 20%, ahead of Asthma (14%). 5.4% of residents in SA1 16427 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 6.7% and the national 5.8%).
22.9% of people in SA1 16427 volunteer — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 8.5% of people in SA1 16427 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 3.2% and the national 2.8%). 9.7% of people in SA1 16427 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%).
Households in SA1 16427 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 3.4% of families in SA1 16427, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 63%, ahead of Couples with children (27%). In SA1 16427, 52.1% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 16427 is $213 — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16427 is $607, 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 73%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (18%). 72.6% of homes in SA1 16427 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 32.8% and the national 31.0%).
0.0% of households in SA1 16427 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 16427 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 46%, ahead of Worked at home (14%). 14.0% of workers in SA1 16427 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the South Australia average of 9.6% but below the national 21.0%).
27.2% of people in SA1 16427 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 16427'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 16427 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). 42.0% of workers in SA1 16427 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 20%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16427 is 31.9%, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 60.0% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 16427, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 16427, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16427, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 888, well below average.