| Characteristic | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age Groups (Years) | ||
| 18 – 27 | 17 | 5.7 |
| 28 – 37 | 38 | 12.7 |
| 38 – 47 | 77 | 25.7 |
| 48 – 57 | 68 | 22.7 |
| Older than 57 | 100 | 33.3 |
| Total | 300 | 100.0 |
| Mean (years) | 49.88 | |
| Range (years) | 18 – 75 | |
| Standard Deviation | 13.81 | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 150 | 50.0 |
| Female | 150 | 50.0 |
| Total | 300 | 100.0 |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single | 149 | 49.7 |
| Married | 128 | 42.7 |
| Widowed | 5 | 1.7 |
| Divorced/ Separated | 18 | 6.0 |
| Total | 300 | 100.0 |
| Highest Level of Formal Education | ||
| No education | 10 | 3.3 |
| Primary | 60 | 20.0 |
| Secondary | 122 | 40.7 |
| Tertiary | 108 | 36.0 |
| Total | 300 | 100.0 |
| Occupation | ||
| Employed | 148 | 49.3 |
| Self-employed | 13 | 4.3 |
| Unemployed | 53 | 17.7 |
| Retired | 86 | 28.7 |
| Total | 300 | 100.0 |
| Income Per Month (Rand) | ||
| 1 – 5 000 | 147 | 59.5 |
| 5 001 – 10 000 | 84 | 34.0 |
| 10 001 – 15 000 | 10 | 4.1 |
| 15 001 – 20 000 | 1 | 0.4 |
| More than 20 000 | 5 | 2.0 |
| Total | 247 | 100.0 |