Block (SA1) · Area profile

SA1 48206

1 km²

SA1 48206 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with very low household incomes.

It also has a strikingly large over-65 community and a notably older population.

Open map →
📍 SA1 48206, Block (SA1)

Explore SA1 48206 by topic

SA1 48206 has a population of 595 — well above average. 42.2% of people in SA1 48206 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 42%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (19%). The median age in SA1 48206 is 57 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

9.4% of residents in SA1 48206 were born overseas — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 83%, ahead of England (4%).

3.0% of residents in SA1 48206 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 48206 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 87%, ahead of Vietnamese (1%).

36.5% of people in SA1 48206 report no religion — below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 50%, ahead of No religion (36%).

10.7% of adults in SA1 48206 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 32.9% of people in SA1 48206 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 33%, ahead of Year 10 (20%).

Households in SA1 48206 earn a median $808 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 48206 is $512 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 38%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (31%). 4.2% of households in SA1 48206 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).

48.4% of residents in SA1 48206 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 48206 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 21%, ahead of Mental health (18%). 20.7% of residents in SA1 48206 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

10.7% of people in SA1 48206 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 15.0% of people in SA1 48206 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 3.1% of people in SA1 48206 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 48206 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48206, 53.5% 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 39%, ahead of Couples with children (33%). One-parent families make up 29.5% of families in SA1 48206, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 48206 is $275 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 48206 is $1,235, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 32%, ahead of Rented (27%). Homes in SA1 48206 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

22.5% of households in SA1 48206 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 48206 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 63%, ahead of Worked at home (11%). 10.8% of workers in SA1 48206 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

37.1% of people in SA1 48206 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 48206's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 48206 stands at 7.9% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 48206 is 34.6%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 18%, ahead of Construction (16%). 58.7% of workers in SA1 48206 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 48206, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 48206, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48206, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 875, well below average.

Nearby areas

Compare SA1 48206 with nearby areas