Block (SA1) · Area profile

SA1 01907

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SA1 01907 stands out for very low rents, with modest household incomes.

Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and a large over-65 community.

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📍 SA1 01907, Block (SA1)

Demographics & Identity

Total population499—since 2011 Median age53 yrs—since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.6%People aged 65 and over33.9%Children under 1515.6%People in a de facto relationship14.2%—since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In SA1 01907, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)33.9%

Older adults (45–64)23.2%

Young adults (25–44)17.2%

Children (0–14)15.6%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In SA1 01907, the largest group is Married at 36%, followed by Never married (30%) and Widowed (19%).

Married36%
Never married30%
Widowed19%
Divorced10%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In SA1 01907, Australia is the majority at 90%; England is next at 7%.

Australia76.2%

England5.6%

New Zealand1.6%

India1.0%

Philippines0.6%

Ancestry

SA1 01907 splits fairly evenly between English (40%) and Australian (37%), with Irish at 7%.

English44.9%

Australian41.9%

Irish8.2%

Scottish7.0%

Italian3.8%

German2.8%

Dutch1.6%

Greek1.0%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home9.0%

Language used at home

In SA1 01907, English only is the majority at 97%; Italian is next at 1%.

English only84.0%

Italian1.2%

Greek1.0%

Religion

People with no religion43.5%

Religious affiliation

In SA1 01907, No religion is the majority at 50%; Christianity is next at 43%.

No religion50%
Christianity43%
Islam6%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1226.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.4%

Highest year of school

SA1 01907 splits fairly evenly between Year 10 (33%) and Year 12 (31%), with Year 9 or below at 22%.

Year 1028.1%

Year 1226.9%

Year 9 or below19.3%

Year 1111.9%

Highest qualification level

In SA1 01907, Certificate III / IV is the majority at 52%; Bachelor degree is next at 20%.

Certificate III / IV36.3%

Bachelor degree14.0%

Certificate I / II9.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma8.3%

Postgraduate degree2.1%

Field of qualification

In SA1 01907, the largest group is Engineering & related at 27%, followed by Education (13%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related18.1%

Education8.8%

Health7.8%

Management & commerce7.3%

Society & culture7.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.2%

Agriculture & environment4.7%

Creative arts3.6%

Information technology3.1%

Architecture & building1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$489—since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$934—since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,536—since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.3%

Household income distribution

SA1 01907 splits fairly evenly between Under $650 (36%) and $650–$1,499 (33%), with $1,500–$2,999 at 24%.

Under $65033.2%

$650–$1,49931.1%

$1,500–$2,99922.6%

$3,000–$3,9994.7%

$4,000 or more1.6%

Personal income distribution

In SA1 01907, Under $650 is the majority at 59%; $650–$1,499 is next at 28%.

Under $65052.9%

$650–$1,49925.2%

$1,500–$2,9998.6%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.7%People with a mental health condition17.0%People needing help with daily activities21.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In SA1 01907, None is the majority at 52%; One condition is next at 27%.

None47.1%

One condition24.4%

Two conditions10.6%

Three or more8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

SA1 01907 splits fairly evenly between Mental health (19%) and Other condition (17%), with Arthritis at 15%.

Mental health17.0%

Other condition14.8%

Arthritis13.6%

Asthma9.4%

Diabetes9.2%

Dementia8.0%

Heart disease5.8%

Cancer5.2%

Lung condition3.4%

Stroke2.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.5%People providing unpaid care11.4%People caring for children unpaid16.0%People who served in the Defence Force4.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework16.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1—since 2011 One-parent families22.8%People living alone42.1%—since 2011

Family composition

In SA1 01907, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (23%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families23%
Other families1%

Household size

In SA1 01907, the largest group is 1 person at 44%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person42.1%

2 people29.5%

3 people12.1%

4 people5.8%

6 or more3.7%

5 people3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$979—since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011 Households renting40.5%Homes owned outright27.9%Separate (detached) houses71.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms64.7%—since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In SA1 01907, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (28%).

Rented43%
Owned outright29%
Owned with a mortgage28%

Types of homes

In SA1 01907, Separate house is the majority at 73%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 22%.

Separate house73%
Townhouse / semi-detached22%
Flat or apartment5%

Bedrooms per home

In SA1 01907, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 1 bedroom (24%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms46.8%

1 bedroom22.6%

4 bedrooms16.3%

2 bedrooms7.4%

5 or more1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In SA1 01907, Under $200 is the majority at 63%; $200–$349 is next at 37%.

Under $20057.1%

$200–$34933.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In SA1 01907, Under $1,000 is the majority at 56%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 38%.

Under $1,00052.9%

$1,000–$1,79935.3%

$1,800–$2,9995.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle13.9%—since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In SA1 01907, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (27%) and No vehicle (14%).

1 vehicle43.9%

2 vehicles27.8%

No vehicle13.9%

3 vehicles11.1%

4 or more6.1%

How people get to work

In SA1 01907, Car (driver) is the majority at 85%; Car (passenger) is next at 7%.

Car (driver)75.7%

Car (passenger)6.6%

Worked at home3.9%

Walked2.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.2%Recent arrivals from overseas8.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.7%Labour-force participation39.3%Employed full-time63.8%

Industries people work in

No single group dominates in SA1 01907 — Agriculture, forestry & fishing leads at 18%, ahead of Retail trade (12%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing17.8%

Retail trade12.5%

Health care & social assistance9.9%

Transport & warehousing9.2%

Education & training7.9%

Mining7.2%

Manufacturing7.2%

Construction7.2%

Other services7.2%

Public administration & safety6.6%

Occupations people work in

In SA1 01907, the largest group is Labourers at 29%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Machinery operators & drivers (12%).

Labourers30.3%

Technicians & trades15.1%

Machinery operators & drivers12.5%

Managers10.5%

Professionals9.9%

Community & personal service9.9%

Sales workers9.2%

Clerical & administrative7.2%

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