Block (SA1) · Area profile

SA1 16805

1 km²

SA1 16805 has low household incomes, far more renters than most areas and an ageing population.

📍 SA1 16805, Block (SA1)

Demographics & Identity

Total population391—since 2011 Median age48 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population25.6%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1519.2%People in a de facto relationship19.8%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)30.7%

Young adults (25–44)21.7%

Seniors (65+)21.5%

Children (0–14)19.2%

Youth (15–24)7.7%

Marital status

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Never married at 52%, followed by Divorced (20%) and Married (18%).

Never married52%
Divorced20%
Married18%
Separated6%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia66.5%

England3.1%

New Zealand1.5%

Ancestry

In SA1 16805, the largest group is English at 40%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (19%).

English33.8%

Australian18.4%

Irish16.1%

Scottish7.2%

German4.3%

Italian2.3%

Dutch1.8%

Language

People using another language at home6.9%

Language used at home

In SA1 16805, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only77.5%

Religion

People with no religion51.2%

Religious affiliation

In SA1 16805, the largest group is No religion at 61%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion61%
Christianity37%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher18.4%

Highest year of school

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Year 12 at 49%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 11 (12%).

Year 1240.4%

Year 1022.0%

Year 1110.2%

Year 9 or below9.9%

Highest qualification level

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Certificate III / IV25.9%

Bachelor degree18.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma7.8%

Postgraduate degree5.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.9%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Society & culture at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Society & culture14.1%

Management & commerce10.7%

Engineering & related9.8%

Education6.8%

Health6.3%

Natural & physical sciences5.9%

Architecture & building4.4%

Agriculture & environment4.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Creative arts3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$533—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$788—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,100—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.9%

Household income distribution

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65037.7%

$650–$1,49928.5%

$1,500–$2,99913.2%

$3,000–$3,9995.3%

$4,000 or more2.6%

Personal income distribution

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Under $650 at 59%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65048.9%

$650–$1,49923.7%

$1,500–$2,9999.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.1%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities7.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In SA1 16805, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Three or more (6%).

None55.5%

One condition18.4%

Three or more4.9%

Two conditions3.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis8.4%

Mental health8.2%

Asthma6.6%

Other condition6.1%

Diabetes4.9%

Heart disease4.6%

Stroke2.8%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition2.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.3%People providing unpaid care10.0%People caring for children unpaid16.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011 One-parent families33.6%People living alone45.7%—since 2011

Family composition

In SA1 16805, the largest group is One-parent families at 34%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and Couples without children (27%).

One-parent families34%
Couples with children33%
Couples without children27%
Other families7%

Household size

In SA1 16805, the largest group is 1 person at 46%, followed by 2 people (30%) and 3 people (8%).

1 person45.7%

2 people29.1%

3 people7.9%

6 or more7.3%

4 people4.6%

5 people4.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011 Households renting59.6%Homes owned outright21.2%Separate (detached) houses68.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms48.3%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Rented at 60%, followed by Owned outright (21%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Rented60%
Owned outright21%
Owned with a mortgage18%

Types of homes

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Separate house at 71%, followed by Flat or apartment (17%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (12%).

Separate house71%
Flat or apartment17%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%

Bedrooms per home

In SA1 16805, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 36%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 1 bedroom (17%).

2 bedrooms36.4%

3 bedrooms35.8%

1 bedroom17.2%

4 bedrooms9.3%

5 or more3.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In SA1 16805, the largest group is $200–$349 at 60%, followed by Under $200 (30%) and $350–$549 (9%).

$200–$34957.8%

Under $20028.9%

$350–$5498.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In SA1 16805, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 56%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

$1,000–$1,79955.6%

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

Under $1,00011.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.1%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In SA1 16805, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 57%, followed by 2 vehicles (25%) and No vehicle (11%).

1 vehicle51.7%

2 vehicles22.8%

No vehicle10.1%

3 vehicles3.4%

4 or more2.7%

How people get to work

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Car (driver) at 53%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Walked (20%).

Car (driver)41.6%

Worked at home17.6%

Walked16.0%

Car (passenger)4.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.2%Recent arrivals from overseas4.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate14.2%Labour-force participation43.9%Employed full-time41.6%

Industries people work in

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (16%) and Accommodation & food (9%).

Health care & social assistance18.4%

Retail trade16.0%

Accommodation & food8.8%

Transport & warehousing8.8%

Education & training8.8%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.4%

Professional & technical6.4%

Other services6.4%

Construction4.8%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Occupations people work in

In SA1 16805, the largest group is Community & personal service at 25%, followed by Professionals (22%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Community & personal service24.0%

Professionals21.6%

Clerical & administrative11.2%

Technicians & trades10.4%

Labourers10.4%

Sales workers8.0%

Managers7.2%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

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👥 Demographics & Identity