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SA1 05215

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SA1 05215 is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, household incomes well below most areas and a modest population.

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📍 SA1 05215, Block (SA1)

Demographics & Identity

Total population310—since 2011 Median age42 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.7%People aged 65 and over22.3%Children under 1516.1%People in a de facto relationship12.1%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)24.5%

Young adults (25–44)24.2%

Seniors (65+)22.3%

Children (0–14)16.1%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Married at 38%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (11%).

Married38%
Never married33%
Divorced11%
Widowed10%
Separated8%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia81.3%

England4.5%

New Zealand1.9%

Ancestry

In SA1 05215, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (11%).

English41.9%

Australian33.9%

Scottish12.3%

Irish11.0%

German5.8%

Italian4.5%

Greek1.9%

Dutch1.3%

Filipino1.3%

Chinese1.0%

Language

People using another language at home7.7%

Language used at home

In SA1 05215, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Greek (2%).

English only85.8%

Greek1.9%

Religion

People with no religion38.4%

Religious affiliation

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (42%).

Christianity58%
No religion42%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1235.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.3%

Highest year of school

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (38%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1037.5%

Year 1235.5%

Year 9 or below14.9%

Year 116.5%

Highest qualification level

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 66%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (17%) and Bachelor degree (13%).

Certificate III / IV49.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.6%

Bachelor degree9.8%

Postgraduate degree3.5%

Field of qualification

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Health (15%).

Engineering & related16.1%

Management & commerce16.1%

Health12.6%

Society & culture11.9%

Architecture & building10.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Education5.6%

Creative arts4.2%

Agriculture & environment2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$626—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,202—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,442—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week1.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.8%

Household income distribution

In SA1 05215, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 50%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (14%).

$650–$1,49939.7%

$1,500–$2,99924.6%

Under $65011.1%

$3,000–$3,9992.4%

$4,000 or more2.4%

Personal income distribution

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (7%).

Under $65050.4%

$650–$1,49935.4%

$1,500–$2,9996.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.1%People with a mental health condition15.2%People needing help with daily activities9.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In SA1 05215, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (12%).

None52.3%

One condition22.6%

Two conditions11.0%

Three or more4.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (13%).

Mental health15.2%

Arthritis12.9%

Asthma8.7%

Other condition8.1%

Diabetes6.8%

Heart disease5.8%

Lung condition4.5%

Cancer3.9%

Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.9%People providing unpaid care12.3%People caring for children unpaid27.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3—since 2011 One-parent families26.4%People living alone34.1%—since 2011

Family composition

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (27%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families27%

Household size

In SA1 05215, the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 3 people (15%).

1 person34.1%

2 people30.2%

3 people14.3%

4 people10.3%

5 people6.3%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,517—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting25.4%Homes owned outright38.9%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.4%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (26%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage34%
Rented26%

Types of homes

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In SA1 05215, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms54.0%

4 bedrooms23.0%

2 bedrooms16.7%

1 bedroom5.6%

5 or more2.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In SA1 05215, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by $350–$549 (48%).

$200–$34943.8%

$350–$54940.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In SA1 05215, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (40%) and Under $1,000 (13%).

$1,000–$1,79956.1%

$1,800–$2,99946.3%

Under $1,00014.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.4%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In SA1 05215, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles37.0%

1 vehicle34.6%

3 vehicles12.6%

4 or more9.4%

No vehicle2.4%

How people get to work

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (10%).

Car (driver)56.2%

Worked at home13.2%

Car (passenger)7.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.5%Recent arrivals from overseas9.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.9%Labour-force participation50.0%Employed full-time57.9%

Industries people work in

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Construction (12%) and Manufacturing (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.9%

Construction10.7%

Manufacturing9.9%

Retail trade9.9%

Accommodation & food7.4%

Administrative & support7.4%

Wholesale trade6.6%

Education & training6.6%

Other services6.6%

Transport & warehousing5.0%

Occupations people work in

In SA1 05215, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Community & personal service (17%) and Professionals (14%).

Technicians & trades17.4%

Community & personal service17.4%

Professionals14.0%

Sales workers14.0%

Clerical & administrative10.7%

Machinery operators & drivers10.7%

Labourers9.9%

Managers5.8%

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👥 Demographics & Identity