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SA1 05904
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SA1 05904 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.
Beyond that, it has low rents and somewhat more renters than the norm.
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SA1 05904 has a population of 366 — below average. Children under 15 make up 27.9% of SA1 05904's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 16.6% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Children (0–14) at 28%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). 4.6% of SA1 05904's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (below the Tasmania average of 5.4% but above the national 3.2%).
5.5% of residents in SA1 05904 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 87%, ahead of England (1%).
0.8% of residents in SA1 05904 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 05904 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
60.9% of people in SA1 05904 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 61%, ahead of Christianity (30%).
5.5% of adults in SA1 05904 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%). 26.7% of people in SA1 05904 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 05904 earn a median $776 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 05904 is $434 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 40%, ahead of Under $650 (26%). Families in SA1 05904 earn a median $847 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120).
40.4% of residents in SA1 05904 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 33.6% and the national 27.7%). 16.9% of people in SA1 05904 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 17%, ahead of Arthritis (14%). 9.6% of residents in SA1 05904 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%).
12.5% of people in SA1 05904 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 18.0% and the national 14.1%). 5.8% of people in SA1 05904 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 4.0% and the national 2.8%). 14.3% of people in SA1 05904 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the Tasmania average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 05904 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 38.4% of families in SA1 05904, 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 38%, ahead of Couples with children (35%). In SA1 05904, 30.7% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 05904 is $205 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05904 is $780, 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 40%, ahead of Owned outright (32%). Renters occupy 40.0% of homes in SA1 05904, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 26.4% and the national 30.6%).
9.4% of households in SA1 05904 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 05904 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 80%, ahead of Worked at home (3%). 3.2% of workers in SA1 05904 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 8.0% and the national 21.0%).
31.4% of people in SA1 05904 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Tasmania average of 37.4% and the national 40.7%). 20.0% of SA1 05904's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 17.7% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 05904 stands at 19.3% — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). 47.3% of workers in SA1 05904 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 22%, ahead of Accommodation & food (16%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05904 is 43.8%, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 05904, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05904, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05904, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.