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SA1 02316

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SA1 02316 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

It also has very low household incomes and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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SA1 02316 has a population of 420 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 02316 is 69 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 57%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (15%). 57.1% of people in SA1 02316 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).

31.7% of residents in SA1 02316 were born overseas — above average (below the Western Australia average of 32.2% but above the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 61%, ahead of England (17%).

3.6% of residents in SA1 02316 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 02316 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 88%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

38.8% of people in SA1 02316 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 42.9% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (39%).

6.7% of adults in SA1 02316 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%). 32.4% of people in SA1 02316 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 12 at 32%, ahead of Year 10 (31%).

Households in SA1 02316 earn a median $762 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 02316 is $494 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 $650–$1,499 at 36%, ahead of Under $650 (33%). Families in SA1 02316 earn a median $1,132 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).

56.7% of residents in SA1 02316 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%). 15.7% of residents in SA1 02316 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 Arthritis at 29%, ahead of Heart disease (15%). 12.6% of people in SA1 02316 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

11.4% of people in SA1 02316 volunteer — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 11.7% of people in SA1 02316 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%). 7.0% of people in SA1 02316 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 02316 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02316, 43.9% of households are people living alone, 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 59%, ahead of Couples with children (29%). One-parent families make up 15.0% of families in SA1 02316, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 02316 is $250 — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 02316 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Other tenure at 43%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (18%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 02316 is $1,170, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863).

15.0% of households in SA1 02316 have no car — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 3.8% of workers in SA1 02316 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 59%, ahead of Train (4%). 7.7% of workers in SA1 02316 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 4.7% and the national 3.1%).

32.5% of people in SA1 02316 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 2.3% of SA1 02316'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 02316 stands at 13.3% — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02316 is 23.3%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Education & training (10%). 59.0% of workers in SA1 02316 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below the Western Australia average of 60.2% but above the national 58.9%).

In SA1 02316, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 02316, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02316, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 871, well below average.

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