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SA1 26512

8,081 km²

SA1 26512 stands out for very few university graduates, with very low rents.

Beyond that, it has a small population and a somewhat younger age profile.

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SA1 26512 has a population of 241 — well below average. 44.8% of SA1 26512'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 Children (0–14) at 27%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (25%). 31.5% of people in SA1 26512 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 12.2% and the national 11.5%).

2.9% of residents in SA1 26512 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 74%, ahead of England (2%).

5.4% of residents in SA1 26512 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 26512 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 79%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

35.3% of people in SA1 26512 report no religion — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 42.9% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 35%, ahead of Not stated (32%).

3.8% of adults in SA1 26512 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%). 33.9% of people in SA1 26512 finished Year 12, well 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 34%, ahead of Year 10 (23%).

Households in SA1 26512 earn a median $1,625 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 26512 earn a median $1,687 a week, below average (below both the Western Australia average of $2,214 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 25%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). The median personal income in SA1 26512 is $749 a week, below average (below both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805).

13.7% of residents in SA1 26512 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%). 2.5% of people in SA1 26512 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 5%, ahead of Asthma (5%). 1.2% of residents in SA1 26512 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%).

12.4% of people in SA1 26512 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 5.4% of people in SA1 26512 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%). 15.7% of people in SA1 26512 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 26512 average 2.6 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 25.3% of families in SA1 26512, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 39%, ahead of Couples without children (28%). In SA1 26512, 31.3% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 26512 is $92 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 26512 average 1.20 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 39%, ahead of Rented (36%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 26512 is $1,084, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of $1,842 and the national $1,863).

17.5% of households in SA1 26512 have no car — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 5.3% of workers in SA1 26512 get to work by public transport, well above average (above 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 47%, ahead of Walked (20%). 11.8% of workers in SA1 26512 work from home, below average (above the Western Australia average of 7.5% but below the national 21.0%).

20.0% of people in SA1 26512 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 26512 stands at 8.5% — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). 73.7% of workers in SA1 26512 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 29%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 26512 is 44.3%, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 26512, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 26512, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 26512, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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