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SA1 02804

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SA1 02804 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It also has a large over-65 community and rents well below most areas.

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SA1 02804 has a population of 532 — well above average. 25.0% of people in SA1 02804 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (25%). 4.9% of SA1 02804's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 3.3% and the national 3.2%).

22.7% of residents in SA1 02804 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 72%, ahead of England (7%).

8.1% of residents in SA1 02804 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 1.7% of people in SA1 02804 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 (1%).

53.4% of people in SA1 02804 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 53%, ahead of Christianity (38%).

5.7% of adults in SA1 02804 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%). 33.9% of people in SA1 02804 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 34%, ahead of Year 10 (32%).

Households in SA1 02804 earn a median $850 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 02804 is $443 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 37%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 02804 earn a median $1,052 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).

38.7% of residents in SA1 02804 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 9.4% of residents in SA1 02804 need help with daily activities, well above average (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 14%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 12.6% of people in SA1 02804 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

11.0% of people in SA1 02804 volunteer — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 6.0% of people in SA1 02804 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%). 15.0% of people in SA1 02804 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 10.7% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 02804 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 24.7% of families in SA1 02804, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 45%, ahead of Couples without children (29%). In SA1 02804, 33.2% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 02804 is $280 — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 02804 is $1,121, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, ahead of Owned outright (31%). Homes in SA1 02804 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

6.4% of households in SA1 02804 have no car — above average (above the Western Australia average of 5.0% but below the national 7.4%). 1.9% of workers in SA1 02804 work from home, among the lowest in the country (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 Car (passenger) (10%). 5.8% of workers in SA1 02804 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 02804 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 10.7% of SA1 02804's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (above the Western Australia average of 10.6% but below the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 02804 stands at 15.6% — 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 02804 is 42.7%, 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 Retail trade at 14%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). 55.5% of workers in SA1 02804 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 02804, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02804, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02804, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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