Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 02916
1 km²
SA1 02916 stands out for very few university graduates, with household incomes well below most areas.
It also has a large over-65 community and rents well below most areas.
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SA1 02916 has a population of 497 — above average. 36.2% of people in SA1 02916 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%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (19%). The median age in SA1 02916 is 51 yrs, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
17.9% of residents in SA1 02916 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 69%, ahead of England (10%).
2.6% of residents in SA1 02916 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%). 1.0% of people in SA1 02916 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 72%, ahead of Italian (3%).
31.0% of people in SA1 02916 report no religion — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 42.9% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 44%, ahead of No religion (31%).
6.7% of adults in SA1 02916 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%). 25.1% of people in SA1 02916 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 25%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).
Households in SA1 02916 earn a median $941 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 02916 is $493 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 33%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 02916 earn a median $1,213 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).
32.0% of residents in SA1 02916 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 22.1% of residents in SA1 02916 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 Mental health at 11%, ahead of Asthma (9%). 10.7% of people in SA1 02916 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).
16.9% of people in SA1 02916 volunteer — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 18.1% of people in SA1 02916 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%). 10.0% of people in SA1 02916 provide unpaid care to others, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 10.7% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 02916 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 18.8% of families in SA1 02916, 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 47%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). In SA1 02916, 29.0% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 02916 is $235 — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 02916 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 36%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 02916 is $1,517, below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863).
8.8% of households in SA1 02916 have no car — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 02916 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (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 57%, ahead of Car (passenger) (9%). 4.5% of workers in SA1 02916 work from home, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 7.5% and the national 21.0%).
17.8% of people in SA1 02916 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 02916's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 10.6% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 02916 stands at 7.1% — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02916 is 33.7%, 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 Education & training at 15%, ahead of Mining (12%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 02916 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 02916, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02916, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 02916, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.