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SA1 02115

1 km²

SA1 02115 stands out for very low household incomes, with a large over-65 community.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and more residents than most areas.

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SA1 02115 is home to 596 people — well above average. People aged 65 and over make up 36.1% of SA1 02115's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 02115 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

21.5% of residents in SA1 02115 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 73%, ahead of England (11%).

2.9% of residents in SA1 02115 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 02115 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

52.0% of people in SA1 02115 report no religion — well 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 52%, ahead of Christianity (39%).

10.6% of adults in SA1 02115 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 37.9% of people in SA1 02115 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 38%, ahead of Year 10 (31%).

The median household income in SA1 02115 is $900 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 02115 earn a median $1,194 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 30%, ahead of Under $650 (28%). The median personal income in SA1 02115 is $571 a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805).

35.9% of residents in SA1 02115 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 10.1% of people in SA1 02115 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 18%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 4.4% of residents in SA1 02115 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%).

13.5% of people in SA1 02115 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 4.6% of people in SA1 02115 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%). 26.4% of people in SA1 02115 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 02115 average 2.0 people — well below average. 38.0% of households in SA1 02115 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 without children at 43%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). One-parent families make up 17.4% of families in SA1 02115, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 02115 pay a median $283 a week — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). 50.8% of homes in SA1 02115 are owned outright, well above average (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 51%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (26%). Homes in SA1 02115 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

3.9% of households in SA1 02115 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 7.1% of workers in SA1 02115 work from home, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 7.5% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 58%, ahead of Car (passenger) (9%). 3.3% of workers in SA1 02115 get to work by public transport, above average (below the Western Australia average of 4.7% but above the national 3.1%).

39.7% of people in SA1 02115 changed address in the past five years — above average (above the Western Australia average of 39.0% but below the national 40.7%). 8.6% of SA1 02115'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 02115's unemployment rate is 7.3% — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02115 is 44.9%, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Mining at 14%, ahead of Retail trade (14%). 53.8% of workers in SA1 02115 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 02115, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 02115, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 02115, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average.

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