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SA1 07605

302 km²

SA1 07605 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with rents well below most areas.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and a below-average share of degree-holders.

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SA1 07605 has a population of 252 — well below average. 11.5% of SA1 07605's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 5.4% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (27%). The median age in SA1 07605 is 53 yrs, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 42 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

14.7% of residents in SA1 07605 were born overseas — 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 (7%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 07605 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 07605 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

50.8% of people in SA1 07605 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 51%, ahead of Christianity (40%).

8.9% of adults in SA1 07605 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 28.1% of people in SA1 07605 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 39%, ahead of Year 12 (28%).

Households in SA1 07605 earn a median $883 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,358 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 07605 earn a median $959 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 41%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). 0.0% of households in SA1 07605 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%).

39.7% of residents in SA1 07605 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 33.6% and the national 27.7%). 10.7% of residents in SA1 07605 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 19%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 12.3% of people in SA1 07605 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 11.5% and the national 8.8%).

15.5% of people in SA1 07605 volunteer — above average (below the Tasmania average of 18.0% but above the national 14.1%). 19.7% of people in SA1 07605 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 6.7% of people in SA1 07605 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 4.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 07605 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 13.7% of families in SA1 07605, around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 43%, ahead of Couples without children (41%). In SA1 07605, 23.3% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 07605 is $220 — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 07605 is $784, 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 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 55.3% of homes in SA1 07605 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 37.1% and the national 31.0%).

0.0% of households in SA1 07605 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 6.1% and the national 7.4%). 5.4% of workers in SA1 07605 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 2.5% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 45%, ahead of Worked at home (34%). 33.7% of workers in SA1 07605 work from home, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 8.0% and the national 21.0%).

25.3% of people in SA1 07605 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 07605'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 07605 stands at 9.2% — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 07605 is 46.0%, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 58.2% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 37%, ahead of Manufacturing (11%). 55.4% of workers in SA1 07605 are employed full-time, below average (above the Tasmania average of 54.9% but below the national 58.9%).

In SA1 07605, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 07605, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 882, well below average. In SA1 07605, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.

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