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SA1 48110
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SA1 48110 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and very low household incomes.
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SA1 48110 has a population of 521 — well above average. The median age in SA1 48110 is 75 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 70%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (12%). 69.9% of people in SA1 48110 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
16.1% of residents in SA1 48110 were born overseas — below average (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 80%, ahead of England (5%).
5.8% of residents in SA1 48110 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.5% of people in SA1 48110 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 84%, ahead of Vietnamese (1%).
30.9% of people in SA1 48110 report no religion — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 64%, ahead of No religion (31%).
16.1% of adults in SA1 48110 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 32.0% of people in SA1 48110 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 32%, ahead of Year 10 (22%).
Households in SA1 48110 earn a median $784 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 48110 earn a median $1,047 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 48%, ahead of Under $650 (29%). The median personal income in SA1 48110 is $488 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
63.0% of residents in SA1 48110 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 18.2% of people in SA1 48110 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 30%, ahead of Mental health (18%). 27.6% of residents in SA1 48110 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
15.5% of people in SA1 48110 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 9.9% of people in SA1 48110 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 6.7% of people in SA1 48110 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 48110 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48110, 53.4% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 70%, ahead of Couples with children (19%). One-parent families make up 10.4% of families in SA1 48110, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 48110 is $295 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 48110 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 43%, ahead of Other tenure (32%). 45.4% of homes in SA1 48110 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
7.6% of households in SA1 48110 have no car — above average (below the Victoria average of 7.6% but above the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 48110 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 59%, ahead of Worked at home (9%). 8.9% of workers in SA1 48110 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
28.9% of people in SA1 48110 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 6.0% of SA1 48110's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 48110 stands at 5.4% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 48110 is 18.8%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 16%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 48110 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 48110, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 48110, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 910, well below average. In SA1 48110, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 3, below average.