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SA1 28608
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SA1 28608 stands out for very few university graduates, with very low rents.
It also has modest household incomes and a small population.
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SA1 28608 has a population of 229 — well below average. 22.7% of SA1 28608'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 Young adults (25–44) at 28%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). 7.1% of people in SA1 28608 are in a de facto relationship, well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 12.2% and the national 11.5%).
3.1% of residents in SA1 28608 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 85%, ahead of England (0%).
2.2% of residents in SA1 28608 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 28608 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 Mandarin (0%).
52.0% of people in SA1 28608 report no religion — well 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 52%, ahead of Christianity (37%).
1.6% of adults in SA1 28608 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 28608 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 (31%).
Households in SA1 28608 earn a median $943 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 28608 earn a median $1,125 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 36%, ahead of Under $650 (24%). 5.0% of households in SA1 28608 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%).
34.1% of residents in SA1 28608 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 26.1% and the national 27.7%). 11.8% of people in SA1 28608 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 8.3% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 12%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 6.6% of residents in SA1 28608 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%).
12.2% of people in SA1 28608 volunteer — below average (below both the Western Australia average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). 3.8% of people in SA1 28608 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the Western Australia average of 2.9% and the national 2.8%). 21.8% of people in SA1 28608 look after children without pay, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 28.5% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 28608 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 44.2% of families in SA1 28608, among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 13.5% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 44%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). In SA1 28608, 38.8% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Western Australia average of 25.4% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 28608 is $200 — 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 28608 is $910, 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 Rented at 35%, ahead of Owned outright (33%). Homes in SA1 28608 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the Western Australia average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
9.8% of households in SA1 28608 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 28608 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 68%, ahead of Car (passenger) (8%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 28608 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%).
27.7% of people in SA1 28608 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Western Australia average of 39.0% and the national 40.7%).
Unemployment in SA1 28608 stands at 15.1% — among the highest in the country (above both the Western Australia average of 5.1% and the national 5.1%). 45.1% of workers in SA1 28608 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Western Australia average of 60.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 11%, ahead of Retail trade (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 28608 is 56.4%, below average (below both the Western Australia average of 63.9% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 28608, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 28608, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 28608, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.