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SA1 24002

2 km²

SA1 24002 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

It also has a large over-65 community and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 24002 has a population of 564 — well above average. 33.9% of people in SA1 24002 are aged 65 or over, 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 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (23%). The median age in SA1 24002 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

11.5% of residents in SA1 24002 were born overseas — well 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 77%, ahead of England (4%).

5.9% of residents in SA1 24002 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 24002 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 82%, ahead of Arabic (1%).

40.1% of people in SA1 24002 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 Christianity at 45%, ahead of No religion (40%).

6.6% of adults in SA1 24002 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%). 30.9% of people in SA1 24002 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 31%, ahead of Year 10 (31%).

Households in SA1 24002 earn a median $1,046 a week — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 24002 earn a median $1,525 a week, well below average (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 34%, ahead of Under $650 (26%). The median personal income in SA1 24002 is $655 a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805).

34.6% of residents in SA1 24002 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 6.6% of residents in SA1 24002 need help with daily activities, 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 14%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 9.4% of people in SA1 24002 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

23.9% of people in SA1 24002 volunteer — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 9.2% of people in SA1 24002 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 10.7% and the national 11.9%). 4.2% of people in SA1 24002 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 24002 average 2.2 people — well below average. In SA1 24002, 38.5% of households are people living alone, 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 49%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). One-parent families make up 14.7% of families in SA1 24002, around the middle of the range (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 24002 is $160 — 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 24002 is $748, 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 Owned outright at 42%, ahead of Rented (27%). Homes in SA1 24002 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

4.4% of households in SA1 24002 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 4.6% of workers in SA1 24002 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 64%, ahead of Walked (10%). 1.5% of workers in SA1 24002 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 4.7% and the national 3.1%).

29.6% of people in SA1 24002 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 24002'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 24002 stands at 5.3% — around the middle of the range (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). 69.4% of workers in SA1 24002 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 16%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 24002 is 44.1%, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 24002, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 24002, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 24002, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average.

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