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SA1 05709
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SA1 05709 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with one of the most highly educated populations in the country.
It also has a largely renting community and a somewhat younger age profile.
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SA1 05709 is home to 461 people — above average. Children under 15 make up 8.7% of SA1 05709'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 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (19%). The median age in SA1 05709 is 35 yrs, well below average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 yrs but below the national 38 yrs).
38.8% of residents in SA1 05709 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 57%, ahead of England (3%).
32.3% of residents in SA1 05709 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%). 5.0% of people in SA1 05709 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 63%, ahead of Cantonese (2%).
52.3% of people in SA1 05709 report no religion — well 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 52%, ahead of Christianity (20%).
54.4% of adults in SA1 05709 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%). 81.1% of people in SA1 05709 finished Year 12, well above average (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 81%, ahead of Year 10 (9%).
The median household income in SA1 05709 is $1,671 a week — around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,373 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 05709 is $1,048 a week, well 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 43%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (25%). 14.9% of people in SA1 05709 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 22.1% but above the national 12.5%).
28.9% of residents in SA1 05709 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%). 11.1% of people in SA1 05709 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.0% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 12%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 4.3% of residents in SA1 05709 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%).
22.3% of people in SA1 05709 volunteer — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.4% and the national 14.1%). 15.8% of people in SA1 05709 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.3% and the national 26.3%). 7.7% of people in SA1 05709 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 12.0% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 05709 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. 52.0% of households in SA1 05709 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 with children at 45%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). One-parent families make up 14.1% of families in SA1 05709, around the middle of the range (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 11.9% but below the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 05709 pay a median $335 a week — below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of $450 and the national $375). 9.2% of dwellings in SA1 05709 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 61%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (21%). 28.4% of homes in SA1 05709 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%).
16.2% of households in SA1 05709 have no car — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 5.6% and the national 7.4%). 10.0% of workers in SA1 05709 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 Car (driver) at 45%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 11.4% of workers in SA1 05709 work from home, below average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.9% but below the national 21.0%).
58.1% of people in SA1 05709 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%). 29.1% of SA1 05709'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 05709's unemployment rate is 3.6% — below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 3.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05709 is 72.7%, well above average (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 23%, ahead of Education & training (16%). 59.9% of workers in SA1 05709 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 65.8% but above the national 58.9%).
In SA1 05709, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 05709, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 05709, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average.