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SA1 01004

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SA1 01004 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

It's also marked by one of the least degree-qualified populations and a strikingly large over-65 community.

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SA1 01004 is home to 210 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 01004 is 73 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 42 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 74%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (9%). People aged 65 and over make up 74.3% of SA1 01004's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 20.9% and the national 17.2%).

10.5% of residents in SA1 01004 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 15.4% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 74%, ahead of England (8%).

2.4% of residents in SA1 01004 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 8.7% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 01004 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 0.9% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 85%, ahead of Italian (1%).

20.0% of people in SA1 01004 report no religion — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 50.0% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 64%, ahead of No religion (20%).

2.5% of adults in SA1 01004 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 12.3% of people in SA1 01004 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 47.1% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 43%, ahead of Year 9 or below (23%).

The median household income in SA1 01004 is $702 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,358 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 01004 is $441 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $701 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of Under $650 (32%). Families in SA1 01004 earn a median $779 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120).

61.9% of residents in SA1 01004 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 33.6% and the national 27.7%). 19.0% of residents in SA1 01004 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 39%, ahead of Heart disease (17%). 11.4% of people in SA1 01004 report a mental health condition, well above average (below the Tasmania average of 11.5% but above the national 8.8%).

10.4% of people in SA1 01004 volunteer — below average (below both the Tasmania average of 18.0% and the national 14.1%). 7.9% of people in SA1 01004 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 25.6% and the national 26.3%). 6.3% of people in SA1 01004 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 4.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 01004 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. 49.6% of households in SA1 01004 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 80%, ahead of One-parent families (18%). One-parent families make up 18.1% of families in SA1 01004, above average (above both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 01004 pay a median $235 a week — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 01004 is $722, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,313 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 74%, ahead of Rented (15%). 73.9% of homes in SA1 01004 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 37.1% and the national 31.0%).

14.0% of households in SA1 01004 have no car — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 6.1% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 01004 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 8.0% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 56%, ahead of Walked (22%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 01004 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 2.5% and the national 3.1%).

40.7% of people in SA1 01004 changed address in the past five years — above average (above the Tasmania average of 37.4% but below the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 01004's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 17.7% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 01004's unemployment rate is 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 01004 is 16.3%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 22%, ahead of Construction (15%). 48.1% of workers in SA1 01004 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 01004, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01004, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01004, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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