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SA1 04509

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SA1 04509 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.

Beyond that, it has a population that overwhelmingly rents and an exceptional share of single-person households.

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SA1 04509 has a population of 222 — well below average. 3.2% of SA1 04509's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, above average (below both the Tasmania average of 5.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (20%). 8.6% of people in SA1 04509 are in a de facto relationship, below average (below both the Tasmania average of 13.5% and the national 11.5%).

4.5% of residents in SA1 04509 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 15.4% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 76%, ahead of England (2%).

1.4% of residents in SA1 04509 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 8.7% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 04509 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 81%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

50.0% of people in SA1 04509 report no religion — well above average (below the Tasmania average of 50.0% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (31%).

1.7% of adults in SA1 04509 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%). 18.5% of people in SA1 04509 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 30%, ahead of Year 9 or below (20%).

Households in SA1 04509 earn a median $667 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,358 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 04509 earn a median $959 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 36%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (26%). 0.0% of people in SA1 04509 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 7.6% and the national 12.5%).

40.1% of residents in SA1 04509 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 33.6% and the national 27.7%). 23.4% of people in SA1 04509 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 11.5% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 23%, ahead of Asthma (15%). 12.2% of residents in SA1 04509 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%).

10.9% of people in SA1 04509 volunteer — below average (below both the Tasmania average of 18.0% and the national 14.1%). 9.7% of people in SA1 04509 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 21.9% and the national 20.7%). 16.6% of people in SA1 04509 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 25.6% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 04509 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 42.3% of families in SA1 04509, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is One-parent families at 42%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). In SA1 04509, 49.0% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 04509 is $206 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 04509 is $867, 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 Rented at 72%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (10%). Renters occupy 71.6% of homes in SA1 04509, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 26.4% and the national 30.6%).

25.8% of households in SA1 04509 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 6.1% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 04509 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 62%, ahead of Car (passenger) (6%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 04509 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%).

28.4% of people in SA1 04509 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 37.4% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 04509 stands at 22.6% — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). 38.0% of workers in SA1 04509 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 24%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (18%). Labour-force participation in SA1 04509 is 30.3%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 04509, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 04509, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 04509, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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