Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 02814
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SA1 02814 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with household incomes well below most areas.
It also has far more retirees than most areas and an older age profile than most.
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SA1 02814 is home to 381 people — around the middle of the range. People aged 65 and over make up 27.0% of SA1 02814'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 27%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 02814 is 48 yrs, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
17.1% of residents in SA1 02814 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 79%, ahead of England (7%).
3.4% of residents in SA1 02814 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 02814 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
49.3% of people in SA1 02814 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 49%, ahead of Christianity (46%).
5.8% of adults in SA1 02814 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%). 35.9% of people in SA1 02814 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 36%, ahead of Year 10 (35%).
The median household income in SA1 02814 is $963 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 02814 is $535 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 36%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 02814 earn a median $1,330 a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).
41.5% of residents in SA1 02814 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%). 10.2% of residents in SA1 02814 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 13%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 12.6% of people in SA1 02814 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).
13.8% of people in SA1 02814 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 7.1% of people in SA1 02814 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%). 23.7% of people in SA1 02814 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 02814 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 22.6% of families in SA1 02814, 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 41%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). 24.7% of households in SA1 02814 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 02814 pay a median $270 a week — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 02814 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 35%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (34%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 02814 is $1,419, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863).
4.4% of households in SA1 02814 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 6.3% of workers in SA1 02814 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 68%, ahead of Worked at home (6%). 5.5% of workers in SA1 02814 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 4.7% and the national 3.1%).
34.0% of people in SA1 02814 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%). 7.7% of SA1 02814'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 02814's unemployment rate is 3.0% — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02814 is 43.3%, 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 15%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). 52.3% of workers in SA1 02814 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 02814, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 02814, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 02814, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 888, well below average.