Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 01016
184 km²
SA1 01016 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with a low share of renters.
Beyond that, it has a large over-65 community and an older age profile than most.
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SA1 01016 has a population of 293 — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 01016's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 1.0% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 31%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). 30.7% of people in SA1 01016 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
10.6% of residents in SA1 01016 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 81%, ahead of England (4%).
4.8% of residents in SA1 01016 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.0% of people in SA1 01016 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 87%, ahead of Greek (1%).
44.4% of people in SA1 01016 report no religion — above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 44%, ahead of Christianity (43%).
23.4% of adults in SA1 01016 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 44.1% of people in SA1 01016 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 44%, ahead of Year 10 (17%).
Households in SA1 01016 earn a median $1,268 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 8.3% of households in SA1 01016 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). Families in SA1 01016 earn a median $1,625 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).
38.9% of residents in SA1 01016 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 2.4% of residents in SA1 01016 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Asthma (14%). 9.9% of people in SA1 01016 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
21.8% of people in SA1 01016 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 20.6% of people in SA1 01016 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 9.7% of people in SA1 01016 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 01016 average 2.0 people — well below average. In SA1 01016, 34.8% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 47%, ahead of Couples with children (42%). One-parent families make up 11.3% of families in SA1 01016, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 01016 is $200 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 01016 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 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 55.3% of homes in SA1 01016 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).
3.2% of households in SA1 01016 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 01016 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 57%, ahead of Worked at home (29%). 29.4% of workers in SA1 01016 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
20.2% of people in SA1 01016 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 01016'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 01016 stands at 3.1% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 67.5% of workers in SA1 01016 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, ahead of Retail trade (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 01016 is 52.8%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 01016, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 01016, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range. In SA1 01016, economic resources (ier decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range.