Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 48419
1 km²
SA1 48419 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with an exceptional share of single-person households.
It's also marked by a strikingly large over-65 community and an ageing population.
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SA1 48419 has a population of 644 — well above average. 38.8% of people in SA1 48419 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 39%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (21%). The median age in SA1 48419 is 56 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
14.8% of residents in SA1 48419 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 77%, ahead of England (3%).
6.5% of residents in SA1 48419 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 48419 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 86%, ahead of Tagalog (1%).
40.4% of people in SA1 48419 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 48%, ahead of No religion (40%).
10.5% of adults in SA1 48419 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 33.9% of people in SA1 48419 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 34%, ahead of Year 10 (23%).
Households in SA1 48419 earn a median $764 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 0.9% of households in SA1 48419 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%). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 39%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (36%). 0.9% of people in SA1 48419 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
47.4% of residents in SA1 48419 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%). 18.0% of people in SA1 48419 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 20%, ahead of Mental health (18%). 12.3% of residents in SA1 48419 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
15.2% of people in SA1 48419 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 15.2% of people in SA1 48419 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 16.6% of people in SA1 48419 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 48419 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48419, 53.7% 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 46%, ahead of Couples with children (27%). One-parent families make up 25.7% of families in SA1 48419, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 48419 is $250 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 48419 is $1,083, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 34%, ahead of Owned outright (32%). 38.1% of homes in SA1 48419 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
17.6% of households in SA1 48419 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 48419 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 69%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 9.9% of workers in SA1 48419 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
43.7% of people in SA1 48419 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 8.4% of SA1 48419's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 48419 stands at 3.5% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 48419 is 35.3%, 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 21%, ahead of Retail trade (13%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 48419 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 48419, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48419, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 48419, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.