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SA1 02010

1,134 km²

SA1 02010 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with a large over-65 community.

It's also marked by rents well below most areas and modest household incomes.

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SA1 02010 is home to 673 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 02010 is 58 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (29%). People aged 65 and over make up 36.0% of SA1 02010's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).

21.7% of residents in SA1 02010 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 32.2% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 65%, ahead of England (9%).

2.5% of residents in SA1 02010 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 02010 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 2.3% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 86%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

46.5% of people in SA1 02010 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 47%, ahead of Christianity (39%).

16.4% of adults in SA1 02010 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 43.5% of people in SA1 02010 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 58.0% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 43%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 02010 is $1,135 a week — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 02010 is $552 a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 35%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). Families in SA1 02010 earn a median $1,433 a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).

31.8% of residents in SA1 02010 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 4.2% of residents in SA1 02010 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 12%, ahead of Mental health (9%). 9.4% of people in SA1 02010 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

30.7% of people in SA1 02010 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 33.3% of people in SA1 02010 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 8.5% of people in SA1 02010 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 10.7% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 02010 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.3% of families in SA1 02010, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 53%, ahead of Couples with children (42%). 27.3% of households in SA1 02010 are single-person households, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 02010 pay a median $250 a week — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). 55.8% of homes in SA1 02010 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 29.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 56%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (31%). 10.4% of households in SA1 02010 rent, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 27.3% and the national 30.6%).

4.0% of households in SA1 02010 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 1.8% of workers in SA1 02010 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (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 51%, ahead of Worked at home (18%). 18.2% of workers in SA1 02010 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Western Australia average of 7.5% but below the national 21.0%).

24.4% of people in SA1 02010 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 4.1% of SA1 02010's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 10.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 02010's unemployment rate is 2.4% — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). 49.1% of workers in SA1 02010 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 25%, ahead of Manufacturing (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02010 is 49.8%, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 02010, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 02010, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 02010, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.

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