Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 16916
2 km²
SA1 16916 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with modest household incomes.
Beyond that, it has rents well below most areas and fewer residents than most areas.
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SA1 16916 is home to 256 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 16916 is 48 yrs, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 41 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (23%). People aged 65 and over make up 23.4% of SA1 16916's population, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 20.0% and the national 17.2%).
5.1% of residents in SA1 16916 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 75%, ahead of England (2%).
2.0% of residents in SA1 16916 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 16916 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 77%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
43.4% of people in SA1 16916 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 43%, ahead of Christianity (38%).
1.4% of adults in SA1 16916 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 22.7% and the national 26.3%). 18.7% of people in SA1 16916 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 24%, ahead of Year 9 or below (20%).
The median household income in SA1 16916 is $1,010 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,455 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 16916 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 52%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). Families in SA1 16916 earn a median $1,202 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of $1,889 and the national $2,120).
33.6% of residents in SA1 16916 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 31.0% and the national 27.7%). 7.8% of residents in SA1 16916 need help with daily activities, well above average (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 14%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 11.3% of people in SA1 16916 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 9.8% and the national 8.8%).
19.2% of people in SA1 16916 volunteer — well above average (above both the South Australia average of 17.0% and the national 14.1%). 13.6% of people in SA1 16916 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%). 5.7% of people in SA1 16916 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 16916 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 21.7% of families in SA1 16916, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 14.8% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 41%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). 33.3% of households in SA1 16916 are single-person households, well above average (above both the South Australia average of 28.5% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 16916 pay a median $228 a week — well below average (below both the South Australia average of $300 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 16916 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the South Australia average of 78.0% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 43%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (38%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 16916 is $1,127, well below average (below both the South Australia average of $1,500 and the national $1,863).
3.2% of households in SA1 16916 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 7.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16916 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 (7%). 3.5% of workers in SA1 16916 work from home, well below average (below both the South Australia average of 9.6% and the national 21.0%).
19.3% of people in SA1 16916 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the South Australia average of 36.9% and the national 40.7%).
SA1 16916's unemployment rate is 4.4% — around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 5.4% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16916 is 42.3%, 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 Retail trade at 21%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (10%). 57.0% of workers in SA1 16916 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the South Australia average of 57.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 16916, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16916, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 16916, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 829, among the lowest in the country.