SA1 24608

SA1 24608 has a population of 382 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 24608 is 57 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 36%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (27%). 35.9% of people in SA1 24608 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).

20.9% of residents in SA1 24608 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 32.2% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 72%, ahead of England (9%).

5.0% of residents in SA1 24608 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 24608 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 86%, ahead of Italian (1%).

47.4% of people in SA1 24608 report no religion — 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 47%, ahead of Christianity (43%).

8.0% of adults in SA1 24608 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 29.4% of people in SA1 24608 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 33%, ahead of Year 12 (29%).

Households in SA1 24608 earn a median $847 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 24608 earn a median $1,149 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 39%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). The median personal income in SA1 24608 is $531 a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805).

41.1% of residents in SA1 24608 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%). 9.7% of residents in SA1 24608 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 16%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 11.8% of people in SA1 24608 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

25.4% of people in SA1 24608 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 15.8% of people in SA1 24608 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%). 4.7% of people in SA1 24608 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 24608 average 2.0 people — well below average. In SA1 24608, 42.4% 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 without children at 43%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). One-parent families make up 18.2% of families in SA1 24608, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 24608 is $198 — 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 24608 is $867, 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 43%, ahead of Rented (30%). Homes in SA1 24608 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

5.9% of households in SA1 24608 have no car — above average (above the Western Australia average of 5.0% but below the national 7.4%). 6.9% of workers in SA1 24608 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 62%, ahead of Car (passenger) (9%). 4.3% of workers in SA1 24608 get to work by public transport, well above average (below the Western Australia average of 4.7% but above the national 3.1%).

28.2% of people in SA1 24608 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 24608'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 24608 stands at 6.3% — above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 24608 is 39.0%, among the lowest in the country (below 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 14%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%). 46.6% of workers in SA1 24608 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 24608, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 24608, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 24608, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 865, well below average.