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SA1 03908
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SA1 03908 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a markedly youthful population.
It also has remarkably few over-65s and fewer residents than most areas.
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SA1 03908 has a population of 252 — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 03908's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.0% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 57%, ahead of Children (0–14) (19%). The median age in SA1 03908 is 30 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
61.5% of residents in SA1 03908 were born overseas — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 33%, ahead of India (27%).
69.4% of residents in SA1 03908 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 24.6% and the national 22.3%). 4.8% of people in SA1 03908 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 25%, ahead of Punjabi (15%).
27.8% of people in SA1 03908 report no religion — well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 44.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 28%, ahead of Hinduism (16%).
56.6% of adults in SA1 03908 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 42.9% and the national 26.3%). 86.1% of people in SA1 03908 finished Year 12, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 77.0% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 86%, ahead of Year 10 (4%).
Households in SA1 03908 earn a median $2,333 a week — well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,373 but above the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 03908 is $981 a week, above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of $1,203 but above the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 58%, ahead of $3,000–$3,999 (17%). 13.7% of people in SA1 03908 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 22.1% but above the national 12.5%).
15.5% of residents in SA1 03908 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.1% and the national 27.7%). 2.4% of residents in SA1 03908 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 8%, ahead of Asthma (5%). 8.3% of people in SA1 03908 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.0% and the national 8.8%).
12.7% of people in SA1 03908 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.4% and the national 14.1%). 0.0% of people in SA1 03908 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 6.0% and the national 2.8%). 6.3% of people in SA1 03908 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 12.0% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 03908 average 2.9 people — above average. One-parent families make up 5.4% of families in SA1 03908, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 11.9% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 70%, ahead of Couples without children (21%). In SA1 03908, 23.8% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 25.7% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 03908 is $518 — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $450 and the national $375). 0.0% of homes in SA1 03908 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 26.6% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 51%, ahead of Rented (45%). Renters occupy 45.2% of homes in SA1 03908, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 30.7% and the national 30.6%).
0.0% of households in SA1 03908 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 5.6% and the national 7.4%). 7.8% of workers in SA1 03908 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.6% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 62%, ahead of Worked at home (5%). 5.2% of workers in SA1 03908 work from home, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.9% and the national 21.0%).
62.8% of people in SA1 03908 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 46.1% and the national 40.7%). 25.8% of SA1 03908's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 16.7% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 03908 stands at 5.0% — around the middle of the range (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 3.9% but below the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 03908 is 77.6%, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 69.6% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 16%, ahead of Professional & technical (12%). 63.4% of workers in SA1 03908 are employed full-time, well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 65.8% but above the national 58.9%).
In SA1 03908, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 03908, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 03908, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,092, well above average.