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SA1 27217

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SA1 27217 stands out for very high household incomes, with remarkably few over-65s.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and a younger age profile than most.

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SA1 27217 is home to 369 people — around the middle of the range. 23.8% of people in SA1 27217 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%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, ahead of Children (0–14) (28%). People aged 65 and over make up 4.3% of SA1 27217's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 16.1% and the national 17.2%).

13.8% of residents in SA1 27217 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 70%, ahead of Philippines (4%).

11.1% of residents in SA1 27217 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 18.4% and the national 22.3%). 0.8% of people in SA1 27217 speak English not well or not at all, below average (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 72%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).

46.9% of people in SA1 27217 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 (33%).

16.6% of adults in SA1 27217 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 23.8% and the national 26.3%). 49.8% of people in SA1 27217 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 50%, ahead of Year 10 (14%).

The median household income in SA1 27217 is $3,424 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of $1,815 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 27217 is $1,507 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of $848 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 35%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (30%). 53.9% of households in SA1 27217 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 23.2% and the national 22.6%).

15.2% of residents in SA1 27217 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%). 2.2% of residents in SA1 27217 need help with daily activities, well below average (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 6%, ahead of Asthma (5%). 6.2% of people in SA1 27217 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%).

20.1% of people in SA1 27217 volunteer — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 40.2% of people in SA1 27217 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%). 6.6% of people in SA1 27217 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%).

Households in SA1 27217 average 3.0 people — well above average. One-parent families make up 5.0% of families in SA1 27217, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 77%, ahead of Couples without children (16%). 16.7% of households in SA1 27217 are single-person households, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 27217 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the Western Australia average of $340 and the national $375). 6.9% of homes in SA1 27217 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 29.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 60%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). 59.8% of households in SA1 27217 rent, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 27.3% and the national 30.6%).

4.2% of households in SA1 27217 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Western Australia average of 5.0% and the national 7.4%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 27217 work from home, among the lowest in the country (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 72%, ahead of Car (passenger) (6%). 2.5% of workers in SA1 27217 get to work by public transport, above average (below both the Western Australia average of 4.7% and the national 3.1%).

49.7% of people in SA1 27217 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 27217'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%).

SA1 27217's unemployment rate is 2.3% — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). 69.9% of workers in SA1 27217 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 Mining at 23%, ahead of Retail trade (15%). Labour-force participation in SA1 27217 is 67.2%, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 27217, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 27217, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,050, above average. In SA1 27217, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.

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