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SA1 26117

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SA1 26117 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with remarkably few over-65s.

Beyond that, it has more residents than most areas and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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SA1 26117 is home to 562 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 26117 is 28 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 46%, ahead of Children (0–14) (30%). People aged 65 and over make up 1.4% of SA1 26117's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).

41.6% of residents in SA1 26117 were born overseas — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 32.2% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 56%, ahead of Philippines (10%).

32.2% of residents in SA1 26117 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 2.1% of people in SA1 26117 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 64%, ahead of Punjabi (2%).

42.2% of people in SA1 26117 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the Western Australia average of 42.9% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 42%, ahead of Christianity (39%).

30.6% of adults in SA1 26117 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 67.6% of people in SA1 26117 finished Year 12, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 58.0% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 68%, ahead of Year 10 (13%).

The median household income in SA1 26117 is $2,023 a week — above average (above both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 26117 is $1,080 a week, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 47%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (19%). 13.5% of households in SA1 26117 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.2% and the national 22.6%).

16.9% of residents in SA1 26117 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 0.5% of residents in SA1 26117 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%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 7%, ahead of Mental health (6%). 5.7% of people in SA1 26117 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

9.3% of people in SA1 26117 volunteer — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 42.9% of people in SA1 26117 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%). 6.4% of people in SA1 26117 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%).

Households in SA1 26117 average 2.9 people — above average. 17.2% of households in SA1 26117 are single-person households, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 75%, ahead of Couples without children (14%). One-parent families make up 10.9% of families in SA1 26117, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 26117 pay a median $373 a week — around the middle of the range (above the Western Australia average of $340 but below the national $375). 2.1% of homes in SA1 26117 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 29.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 75%, ahead of Rented (20%). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 26117 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 79.7% and the national 72.3%).

3.6% of households in SA1 26117 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 3.7% of workers in SA1 26117 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 73%, ahead of Worked at home (4%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 26117 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the Western Australia average of 4.7% and the national 3.1%).

51.2% of people in SA1 26117 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 7.3% of SA1 26117'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 26117's unemployment rate is 5.5% — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 26117 is 79.4%, among the highest in the country (above 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 18%, ahead of Retail trade (9%). 67.7% of workers in SA1 26117 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 26117, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 26117, economic resources (ier decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 26117, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average.

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