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SA1 24109

773 km²

SA1 24109 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with fewer residents than most areas.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and a somewhat older age profile.

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SA1 24109 has a population of 137 — among the lowest in the country. 13.1% of SA1 24109's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (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 35%, ahead of Children (0–14) (17%). The median age in SA1 24109 is 46 yrs, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

6.6% of residents in SA1 24109 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 32.2% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 79%, ahead of England (4%).

4.4% of residents in SA1 24109 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 24109 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 81%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

39.4% of people in SA1 24109 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 42%, ahead of No religion (39%).

17.1% of adults in SA1 24109 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 52.3% of people in SA1 24109 finished Year 12, 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 52%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).

Households in SA1 24109 earn a median $1,541 a week — below average (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). 7.5% of households in SA1 24109 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.2% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 42%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (19%). Families in SA1 24109 earn a median $2,416 a week, above average (above both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120).

26.3% of residents in SA1 24109 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (above the Western Australia average of 26.1% but below the national 27.7%). 0.0% of residents in SA1 24109 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 Mental health at 9%, ahead of Arthritis (8%). 9.5% of people in SA1 24109 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

23.4% of people in SA1 24109 volunteer — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 24109 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%). 25.2% of people in SA1 24109 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 24109 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. In SA1 24109, 28.3% of households are people living alone, 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 63%, ahead of Couples without children (22%). One-parent families make up 14.9% of families in SA1 24109, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 24109 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 24109 is $542, 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 51%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (17%). 50.9% of homes in SA1 24109 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 29.2% and the national 31.0%).

11.1% of households in SA1 24109 have no car — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 24109 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 51%, ahead of Worked at home (19%). 19.4% of workers in SA1 24109 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Western Australia average of 7.5% but below the national 21.0%).

15.3% of people in SA1 24109 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%).

Unemployment in SA1 24109 stands at 3.8% — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 24109 is 71.2%, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 65%, ahead of Education & training (11%). 62.5% of workers in SA1 24109 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 24109, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 24109, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range. In SA1 24109, economic resources (ier decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.

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