Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 05903
1 km²
SA1 05903 stands out for very low household incomes, with very few university graduates.
Beyond that, it has rents well below most areas and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.
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SA1 05903 is home to 498 people — above average. 5.4% of SA1 05903's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 5.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (21%). 15.6% of people in SA1 05903 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 13.5% and the national 11.5%).
9.4% of residents in SA1 05903 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 82%, ahead of England (3%).
2.2% of residents in SA1 05903 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 05903 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
57.0% of people in SA1 05903 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 50.0% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 57%, ahead of Christianity (33%).
5.9% of adults in SA1 05903 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%). 28.4% of people in SA1 05903 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 40%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).
The median household income in SA1 05903 is $805 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 05903 is $442 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 34%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). Families in SA1 05903 earn a median $1,050 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120).
41.8% of residents in SA1 05903 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%). 16.9% of people in SA1 05903 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 Arthritis at 18%, ahead of Mental health (17%). 13.5% of residents in SA1 05903 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%).
12.4% of people in SA1 05903 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 18.0% and the national 14.1%). 17.3% of people in SA1 05903 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 3.5% of people in SA1 05903 have served in the Defence Force, above average (below the Tasmania average of 4.0% but above the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 05903 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 24.1% of families in SA1 05903, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 42%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). 28.4% of households in SA1 05903 are single-person households, above average (below the Tasmania average of 29.0% but above the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 05903 pay a median $201 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05903 is $1,083, 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 39%, ahead of Owned outright (31%). 38.6% of households in SA1 05903 rent, above average (above both the Tasmania average of 26.4% and the national 30.6%).
9.7% of households in SA1 05903 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 05903 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 69%, ahead of Car (passenger) (6%). 4.8% of workers in SA1 05903 work from home, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 8.0% and the national 21.0%).
33.8% of people in SA1 05903 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 05903'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 05903's unemployment rate is 15.4% — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05903 is 41.8%, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 16%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). 48.3% of workers in SA1 05903 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 05903, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05903, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05903, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.