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SA1 05312

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SA1 05312 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country.

It's also marked by an unusually renter-heavy population and high rents.

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📍 SA1 05312, Block (SA1)

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SA1 05312 is home to 516 people — well above average. Children under 15 make up 6.2% of SA1 05312's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 51%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 19.0% of people in SA1 05312 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 12.5% and the national 11.5%).

42.2% of residents in SA1 05312 were born overseas — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 50%, ahead of China (9%).

35.7% of residents in SA1 05312 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 24.6% and the national 22.3%). 4.1% of people in SA1 05312 speak English not well or not at all, 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 57%, ahead of Mandarin (9%).

45.9% of people in SA1 05312 report no religion — above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 44.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 46%, ahead of Christianity (25%).

59.8% of adults in SA1 05312 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%). 84.4% of people in SA1 05312 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 84%, ahead of Year 10 (4%).

The median household income in SA1 05312 is $2,301 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 05312 is $1,645 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $1,203 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, ahead of $4,000 or more (24%). 32.3% of people in SA1 05312 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 22.1% and the national 12.5%).

23.3% of residents in SA1 05312 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.1% and the national 27.7%). 2.1% of residents in SA1 05312 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 9%, ahead of Other condition (9%). 9.1% of people in SA1 05312 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.0% but above the national 8.8%).

17.0% of people in SA1 05312 volunteer — above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.4% but above the national 14.1%). 8.6% of people in SA1 05312 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 6.0% and the national 2.8%). 7.9% of people in SA1 05312 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 19.3% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 05312 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. 51.1% of households in SA1 05312 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 25.7% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 69%, ahead of Couples with children (25%). One-parent families make up 5.4% of families in SA1 05312, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 11.9% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 05312 pay a median $556 a week — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $450 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 05312 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 63.2% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 69%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (16%). 4.0% of homes in SA1 05312 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 73.0% and the national 73.8%).

27.5% of households in SA1 05312 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 5.6% and the national 7.4%). 9.9% of workers in SA1 05312 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.6% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Walked at 32%, ahead of Car (driver) (28%). 8.5% of workers in SA1 05312 work from home, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.9% and the national 21.0%).

74.4% of people in SA1 05312 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 46.1% and the national 40.7%). 26.1% of SA1 05312'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%).

SA1 05312's unemployment rate is 4.0% — below average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 3.9% but below the national 5.1%). 75.3% of workers in SA1 05312 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 65.8% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 41%, ahead of Professional & technical (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05312 is 76.4%, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 69.6% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 05312, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 05312, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 05312, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.

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