Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 15001
7 km²
SA1 15001 stands out for very expensive rentals, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It also has a markedly older age profile and very few residents.
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SA1 15001 is home to 21 people — among the lowest in the country. 0.0% of SA1 15001's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 3.3% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 52%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (52%). People aged 65 and over make up 52.4% of SA1 15001's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).
19.0% of residents in SA1 15001 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 52%, ahead of England (24%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 15001 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 15001 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 71%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
28.6% of people in SA1 15001 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 29%, ahead of No religion (29%).
14.3% of adults in SA1 15001 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 33.3% of people in SA1 15001 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 33%, ahead of Year 9 or below (29%).
The median household income in SA1 15001 is $2,125 a week — above average (above both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 15001 is $1,374 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 0%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (0%). Families in SA1 15001 earn a median $2,750 a week, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).
47.6% of residents in SA1 15001 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 15001 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Cancer at 19%, ahead of Diabetes (19%). 0.0% of residents in SA1 15001 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%).
14.3% of people in SA1 15001 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below the Western Australia average of 15.9% but above the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 15001 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 10.7% and the national 11.9%). 0.0% of people in SA1 15001 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%).
Households in SA1 15001 average 1.4 people — among the lowest in the country. The most common family composition is Couples without children at 100%, ahead of Couples with children (0%).
Renters in SA1 15001 pay a median $940 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 15001 average 1.30 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 33%, ahead of Owned outright (0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 15001 is $2,817, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863).
The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 67%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%).
33.3% of people in SA1 15001 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%).
Labour-force participation in SA1 15001 is 42.9% — 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 Professional & technical at 56%, ahead of Mining (33%).
In SA1 15001, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9 — well above average.