Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 05302
1 km²
SA1 05302 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with a notably older population.
It's also marked by a large over-65 community and a below-average share of degree-holders.
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SA1 05302 has a population of 471 — above average. The median age in SA1 05302 is 56 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 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). 33.8% of people in SA1 05302 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 20.9% and the national 17.2%).
10.0% of residents in SA1 05302 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 77%, ahead of England (4%).
0.6% of residents in SA1 05302 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 05302 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
50.1% of people in SA1 05302 report no religion — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 50.0% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (39%).
8.5% of adults in SA1 05302 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 27.1% of people in SA1 05302 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 38%, ahead of Year 12 (27%).
Households in SA1 05302 earn a median $785 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,358 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 05302 earn a median $970 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 $650–$1,499 at 37%, ahead of Under $650 (32%). 0.0% of households in SA1 05302 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 13.9% and the national 22.6%).
43.7% of residents in SA1 05302 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%). 14.6% of people in SA1 05302 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 11.5% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 10.4% of residents in SA1 05302 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%).
13.0% of people in SA1 05302 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 18.0% and the national 14.1%). 15.2% of people in SA1 05302 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 25.6% and the national 26.3%). 5.0% of people in SA1 05302 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 05302 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 21.0% of families in SA1 05302, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 47%, ahead of Couples with children (29%). In SA1 05302, 35.0% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 05302 is $250 — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05302 is $975, 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 52%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). 51.8% of homes in SA1 05302 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 37.1% and the national 31.0%).
3.8% of households in SA1 05302 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 6.1% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 05302 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%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 71%, ahead of Worked at home (9%). 9.3% of workers in SA1 05302 work from home, below average (above the Tasmania average of 8.0% but below the national 21.0%).
35.2% of people in SA1 05302 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 37.4% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 05302'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 05302 stands at 10.4% — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). 41.3% of workers in SA1 05302 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 Health care & social assistance at 13%, ahead of Manufacturing (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05302 is 39.6%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 05302, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05302, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05302, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.