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SA1 01907
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SA1 01907 stands out for very low rents, with modest household incomes.
Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and a large over-65 community.
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SA1 01907 is home to 499 people — above average. People aged 65 and over make up 33.9% of SA1 01907's population, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). The median age in SA1 01907 is 53 yrs, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
18.0% of residents in SA1 01907 were born overseas — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 32.2% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (6%).
9.0% of residents in SA1 01907 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 2.4% of people in SA1 01907 speak English not well or not at all, above average (above the Western Australia average of 2.3% but below the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 84%, ahead of Italian (1%).
43.5% of people in SA1 01907 report no religion — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 42.9% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 43%, ahead of Christianity (37%).
7.4% of adults in SA1 01907 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 26.9% of people in SA1 01907 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 58.0% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 28%, ahead of Year 12 (27%).
The median household income in SA1 01907 is $934 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 01907 is $489 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 33%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (31%). 6.3% of households in SA1 01907 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.2% and the national 22.6%).
43.7% of residents in SA1 01907 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 21.0% of residents in SA1 01907 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 17%, ahead of Other condition (15%). 17.0% of people in SA1 01907 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).
15.5% of people in SA1 01907 volunteer — above average (below the Western Australia average of 15.9% but above the national 14.1%). 16.0% of people in SA1 01907 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%). 4.9% of people in SA1 01907 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 01907 average 2.1 people — well below average. 42.1% of households in SA1 01907 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 46%, ahead of Couples without children (31%). One-parent families make up 22.8% of families in SA1 01907, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 01907 pay a median $150 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 01907 is $979, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 41%, ahead of Owned outright (28%). 40.5% of households in SA1 01907 rent, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 27.3% and the national 30.6%).
13.9% of households in SA1 01907 have no car — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 01907 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 4.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 76%, ahead of Car (passenger) (7%). 3.9% of workers in SA1 01907 work from home, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 7.5% and the national 21.0%).
38.2% of people in SA1 01907 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 8.9% of SA1 01907's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 10.6% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 01907's unemployment rate is 6.7% — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 01907 is 39.3%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 18%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). 63.8% of workers in SA1 01907 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 01907, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01907, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01907, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.