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SA1 05605
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SA1 05605 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with well-off households.
Beyond that, it has somewhat more residents than usual and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.
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SA1 05605 has a population of 502 — above average. 0.0% of SA1 05605'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 Older adults (45–64) at 29%, ahead of Children (0–14) (24%). Children under 15 make up 23.5% of SA1 05605's population, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).
21.1% of residents in SA1 05605 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.7% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 78%, ahead of England (6%).
12.2% of residents in SA1 05605 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 24.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.8% of people in SA1 05605 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below 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 87%, ahead of Greek (3%).
61.6% of people in SA1 05605 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 44.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 62%, ahead of Christianity (31%).
60.2% of adults in SA1 05605 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%). 88.9% of people in SA1 05605 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 89%, ahead of Year 10 (5%).
Households in SA1 05605 earn a median $3,139 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,373 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 05605 is $1,504 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 $4,000 or more at 36%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (20%). 32.3% of people in SA1 05605 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%).
29.3% of residents in SA1 05605 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.1% and the national 27.7%). 4.2% of residents in SA1 05605 need help with daily activities, 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 Other condition at 12%, ahead of Arthritis (10%). 8.6% of people in SA1 05605 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%).
28.2% of people in SA1 05605 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.4% and the national 14.1%). 8.1% of people in SA1 05605 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%). 37.5% of people in SA1 05605 look after children without pay, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 05605 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 8.5% of families in SA1 05605, well below average (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 67%, ahead of Couples without children (23%). In SA1 05605, 20.7% 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 05605 is $365 — around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of $450 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05605 is $2,900, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 46%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (40%). 45.7% of homes in SA1 05605 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 26.6% and the national 31.0%).
7.1% of households in SA1 05605 have no car — above average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 5.6% but below the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 05605 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below 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 59%, ahead of Worked at home (13%). 12.9% of workers in SA1 05605 work from home, below average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.9% but below the national 21.0%).
40.1% of people in SA1 05605 changed address in the past five years — above average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 46.1% and the national 40.7%). 17.9% of SA1 05605'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 05605 stands at 3.5% — below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 3.9% and the national 5.1%). 63.5% of workers in SA1 05605 are employed full-time, well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 65.8% but above the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Public administration & safety at 38%, ahead of Education & training (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05605 is 65.6%, above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 69.6% but above the national 61.1%).
In SA1 05605, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 05605, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 05605, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.