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SA1 08202

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SA1 08202 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with very low household incomes.

It also has a large over-65 community and a notably older population.

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SA1 08202 has a population of 490 — above average. 33.9% of people in SA1 08202 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 20.9% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 34%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (27%). The median age in SA1 08202 is 54 yrs, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 42 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

11.2% of residents in SA1 08202 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 83%, ahead of England (3%).

5.1% of residents in SA1 08202 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 8.7% and the national 22.3%). 0.6% of people in SA1 08202 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 91%, ahead of Cantonese (1%).

50.8% of people in SA1 08202 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%).

11.0% of adults in SA1 08202 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 21.9% and the national 26.3%). 26.2% of people in SA1 08202 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 (26%).

Households in SA1 08202 earn a median $870 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of $1,358 and the national $1,746). 1.6% of people in SA1 08202 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Tasmania average of 7.6% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 39%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (35%). Families in SA1 08202 earn a median $1,394 a week, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $1,720 and the national $2,120).

39.8% of residents in SA1 08202 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 33.6% and the national 27.7%). 8.2% of residents in SA1 08202 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 (12%). 12.0% of people in SA1 08202 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 11.5% and the national 8.8%).

14.7% of people in SA1 08202 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below the Tasmania average of 18.0% but above the national 14.1%). 5.7% of people in SA1 08202 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 4.0% and the national 2.8%). 20.7% of people in SA1 08202 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 25.6% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 08202 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 08202, 50.6% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Tasmania average of 29.0% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 39%, ahead of Couples with children (38%). One-parent families make up 18.8% of families in SA1 08202, well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 15.9% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 08202 is $225 — well below average (below both the Tasmania average of $290 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 08202 is $1,196, well below average (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 40%, ahead of Rented (39%). 49.8% of homes in SA1 08202 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 72.8% and the national 73.8%).

14.9% of households in SA1 08202 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 08202 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 73%, ahead of Car (passenger) (7%). 3.8% of workers in SA1 08202 work from home, well below average (below both the Tasmania average of 8.0% and the national 21.0%).

34.8% of people in SA1 08202 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%). 18.2% of SA1 08202'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 08202 stands at 9.0% — well above average (above both the Tasmania average of 5.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 08202 is 46.2%, 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 19%, ahead of Manufacturing (13%). 54.9% of workers in SA1 08202 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Tasmania average of 54.9% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 08202, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08202, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08202, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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