Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 23101
6 km²
SA1 23101 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and many people living alone.
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SA1 23101 is home to 288 people — well below average. 6.6% of SA1 23101'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%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (24%). People aged 65 and over make up 24.0% of SA1 23101's population, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).
14.9% of residents in SA1 23101 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 65%, ahead of England (6%).
4.5% of residents in SA1 23101 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 23101 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 77%, ahead of Vietnamese (2%).
49.3% of people in SA1 23101 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 (28%).
3.6% of adults in SA1 23101 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%). 23.7% of people in SA1 23101 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 10 at 34%, ahead of Year 12 (24%).
The median household income in SA1 23101 is $937 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 23101 earn a median $1,178 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 37%, ahead of Under $650 (34%). 2.3% of people in SA1 23101 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 14.7% and the national 12.5%).
34.0% of residents in SA1 23101 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 9.7% of residents in SA1 23101 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 12%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 10.1% of people in SA1 23101 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).
18.6% of people in SA1 23101 volunteer — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 17.6% of people in SA1 23101 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 10.7% and the national 11.9%). 19.5% of people in SA1 23101 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 23101 average 2.2 people — well below average. 38.3% of households in SA1 23101 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 39%, ahead of Couples without children (39%). One-parent families make up 20.6% of families in SA1 23101, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 23101 pay a median $169 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 23101 is $723, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 46%, ahead of Owned outright (33%). Homes in SA1 23101 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
3.8% of households in SA1 23101 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 23101 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 64%, ahead of Walked (5%). 4.2% of workers in SA1 23101 work from home, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 7.5% and the national 21.0%).
26.8% of people in SA1 23101 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 7.0% of SA1 23101'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 23101's unemployment rate is 8.7% — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). 48.4% of workers in SA1 23101 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 34%, ahead of Public administration & safety (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 23101 is 47.1%, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 23101, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 23101, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 23101, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.