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SA1 06416

5 km²

SA1 06416 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

Beyond that, it has very low rents and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 06416 is home to 350 people — below average. The median age in SA1 06416 is 55 yrs, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 42 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 32%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (31%). People aged 65 and over make up 31.7% of SA1 06416's population, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 20.9% and the national 17.2%).

8.3% of residents in SA1 06416 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 84%, ahead of England (3%).

3.4% of residents in SA1 06416 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 06416 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

48.6% of people in SA1 06416 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 49%, ahead of Christianity (42%).

3.2% of adults in SA1 06416 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%). 27.6% of people in SA1 06416 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 37%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).

The median household income in SA1 06416 is $783 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 06416 is $464 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 35%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). Families in SA1 06416 earn a median $1,218 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120).

41.7% of residents in SA1 06416 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%). 10.9% of residents in SA1 06416 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 6.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 12.6% of people in SA1 06416 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 11.5% and the national 8.8%).

17.2% of people in SA1 06416 volunteer — above average (below the Tasmania average of 18.0% but above the national 14.1%). 16.5% of people in SA1 06416 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 5.5% of people in SA1 06416 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 06416 average 2.1 people — well below average. 36.6% of households in SA1 06416 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 45%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). One-parent families make up 15.1% of families in SA1 06416, above average (below the Tasmania average of 15.9% but above the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 06416 pay a median $194 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 06416 is $650, 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 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). 57.5% of homes in SA1 06416 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 37.1% and the national 31.0%).

5.5% of households in SA1 06416 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 06416 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 75%, ahead of Walked (4%). 4.0% of workers in SA1 06416 work from home, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 8.0% and the national 21.0%).

35.0% of people in SA1 06416 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 06416'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 06416's unemployment rate is 11.5% — among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 06416 is 36.6%, among the lowest in the country (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 17%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%). 50.5% of workers in SA1 06416 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 06416, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 06416, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 06416, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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