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SA1 05505

15 km²

SA1 05505 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with a large over-65 community.

It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and modest household incomes.

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SA1 05505 is home to 467 people — above average. The median age in SA1 05505 is 58 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 Older adults (45–64) at 36%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (35%). People aged 65 and over make up 35.1% of SA1 05505's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 20.9% and the national 17.2%).

21.6% of residents in SA1 05505 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (above the Tasmania average of 15.4% but below the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 69%, ahead of England (11%).

3.9% of residents in SA1 05505 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 8.7% and the national 22.3%). 0.9% of people in SA1 05505 speak English not well or not at all, below average (below both the Tasmania average of 0.9% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 90%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

54.6% of people in SA1 05505 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 55%, ahead of Christianity (33%).

25.2% of adults in SA1 05505 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (above the Tasmania average of 21.9% but below the national 26.3%). 52.2% of people in SA1 05505 finished Year 12, below average (above the Tasmania average of 47.1% but below the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 52%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).

The median household income in SA1 05505 is $1,258 a week — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $1,358 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 05505 is $652 a week, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $701 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 39%, ahead of Under $650 (20%). Families in SA1 05505 earn a median $1,699 a week, below average (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120).

36.0% of residents in SA1 05505 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 33.6% and the national 27.7%). 5.6% of residents in SA1 05505 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 18%, ahead of Mental health (8%). 8.1% of people in SA1 05505 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 11.5% and the national 8.8%).

22.2% of people in SA1 05505 volunteer — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 18.0% and the national 14.1%). 16.3% of people in SA1 05505 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 25.6% and the national 26.3%). 5.3% of people in SA1 05505 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 05505 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.1% of families in SA1 05505, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 53%, ahead of Couples with children (40%). 25.0% of households in SA1 05505 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 05505 pay a median $340 a week — below average (above the Tasmania average of $290 but below the national $375). 57.3% of homes in SA1 05505 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 37.1% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 57%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (31%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05505 is $1,181, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $1,313 and the national $1,863).

2.1% of households in SA1 05505 have no car — below average (below both the Tasmania average of 6.1% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 05505 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 67%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 16.9% of workers in SA1 05505 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Tasmania average of 8.0% but below the national 21.0%).

27.7% of people in SA1 05505 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 37.4% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 05505'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 05505's unemployment rate is 6.0% — above average (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05505 is 50.7%, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 18%, ahead of Manufacturing (12%). 54.2% of workers in SA1 05505 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 05505, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 05505, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 05505, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 7, above average.

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