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SA1 05809

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SA1 05809 stands out for some of the highest household incomes in the country, with an exceptionally well-educated community.

It's also marked by high rents and a somewhat older age profile.

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SA1 05809 has a population of 357 — below average. 0.0% of SA1 05809'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 32%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (21%). Children under 15 make up 15.1% of SA1 05809's population, below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.2% and the national 18.2%).

23.0% of residents in SA1 05809 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 75%, ahead of England (4%).

16.8% of residents in SA1 05809 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 05809 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (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 83%, ahead of Punjabi (2%).

50.1% of people in SA1 05809 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 50%, ahead of Christianity (38%).

52.5% of adults in SA1 05809 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%). 88.5% of people in SA1 05809 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 05809 earn a median $3,250 a week — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,373 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 05809 earn a median $4,125 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,872 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 40%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (20%). 30.9% of people in SA1 05809 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%).

28.9% of residents in SA1 05809 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%). 2.0% of residents in SA1 05809 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 11%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 11.2% of people in SA1 05809 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.0% and the national 8.8%).

29.2% of people in SA1 05809 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.4% and the national 14.1%). 15.6% of people in SA1 05809 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 12.0% and the national 11.9%). 4.3% of people in SA1 05809 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 6.0% but above the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 05809 average 2.8 people — above average. One-parent families make up 6.0% of families in SA1 05809, 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 70%, ahead of Couples without children (23%). In SA1 05809, 17.5% of households are people living alone, below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 25.7% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 05809 is $550 — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of $450 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05809 is $2,525, 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 38%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (37%). Homes in SA1 05809 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

6.5% of households in SA1 05809 have no car — above average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 5.6% but below the national 7.4%). 2.8% of workers in SA1 05809 get to work by public transport, above average (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 45%, ahead of Worked at home (14%). 14.1% of workers in SA1 05809 work from home, around the middle of the range (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.9% but below the national 21.0%).

36.6% of people in SA1 05809 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 46.1% and the national 40.7%). 3.7% of SA1 05809's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 16.7% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 05809 stands at 2.3% — well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 3.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05809 is 72.1%, 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 24%, ahead of Professional & technical (19%). 52.6% of workers in SA1 05809 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 65.8% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 05809, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 05809, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 05809, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.

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