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SA1 09504

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SA1 09504 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with far more retirees than most areas.

It also has many people living alone and a notably older population.

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SA1 09504 has a population of 389 — around the middle of the range. 32.6% of people in SA1 09504 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 13.7% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 09504 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

27.2% of residents in SA1 09504 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 70%, ahead of England (5%).

13.1% of residents in SA1 09504 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 09504 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 84%, ahead of Italian (2%).

43.4% of people in SA1 09504 report no religion — above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 44.2% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 44%, ahead of No religion (43%).

29.1% of adults in SA1 09504 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 42.9% but above the national 26.3%). 64.9% of people in SA1 09504 finished Year 12, above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 77.0% but above the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 65%, ahead of Year 10 (18%).

Households in SA1 09504 earn a median $1,350 a week — well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,373 and the national $1,746). 20.0% of people in SA1 09504 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 22.1% but above the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 29%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). Families in SA1 09504 earn a median $2,666 a week, well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,872 but above the national $2,120).

41.9% of residents in SA1 09504 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.1% and the national 27.7%). 8.0% of residents in SA1 09504 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.6% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Mental health (11%). 10.8% of people in SA1 09504 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.0% and the national 8.8%).

19.7% of people in SA1 09504 volunteer — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 18.4% and the national 14.1%). 5.6% of people in SA1 09504 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (below the Australian Capital Territory average of 6.0% but above the national 2.8%). 20.6% of people in SA1 09504 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 28.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 09504 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 09504, 40.0% of households are people living alone, well above average (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 49%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). One-parent families make up 12.9% of families in SA1 09504, around the middle of the range (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 11.9% but below the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 09504 is $176 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of $450 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 09504 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 40%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). 60.0% of homes in SA1 09504 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 73.0% and the national 73.8%).

13.4% of households in SA1 09504 have no car — well above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 5.6% and the national 7.4%). 5.4% of workers in SA1 09504 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 60%, ahead of Worked at home (13%). 12.7% of workers in SA1 09504 work from home, below average (above the Australian Capital Territory average of 10.9% but below the national 21.0%).

30.3% of people in SA1 09504 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 46.1% and the national 40.7%). 3.8% of SA1 09504'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 09504 stands at 6.6% — above average (above both the Australian Capital Territory average of 3.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 09504 is 53.8%, well below average (below 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 26%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (11%). 54.2% of workers in SA1 09504 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Australian Capital Territory average of 65.8% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 09504, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 09504, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 09504, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.

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