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SA1 01108

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SA1 01108 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with far more single-person households than most areas.

Beyond that, it has a large over-65 community and fewer residents than most areas.

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SA1 01108 has a population of 258 — well below average. The median age in SA1 01108 is 58 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 Older adults (45–64) at 38%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (34%). 34.1% of people in SA1 01108 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

19.8% of residents in SA1 01108 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 71%, ahead of England (2%).

7.4% of residents in SA1 01108 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 01108 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 83%, ahead of Italian (2%).

59.7% of people in SA1 01108 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 60%, ahead of Christianity (26%).

37.1% of adults in SA1 01108 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 58.4% of people in SA1 01108 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 58%, ahead of Year 10 (14%).

Households in SA1 01108 earn a median $1,291 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 13.5% of people in SA1 01108 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 22%, ahead of Under $650 (20%). 17.1% of households in SA1 01108 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).

32.9% of residents in SA1 01108 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 3.1% of residents in SA1 01108 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 12%, ahead of Other condition (10%). 8.5% of people in SA1 01108 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

22.8% of people in SA1 01108 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 17.7% of people in SA1 01108 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 3.8% of people in SA1 01108 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 01108 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 01108, 46.3% 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 56%, ahead of Couples with children (24%). One-parent families make up 23.0% of families in SA1 01108, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 01108 is $350 — below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 01108 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (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 35%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (33%). 52.8% of homes in SA1 01108 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

0.0% of households in SA1 01108 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 01108 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 39%, ahead of Worked at home (37%). 37.0% of workers in SA1 01108 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

45.7% of people in SA1 01108 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 01108'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 01108 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 49.6% of workers in SA1 01108 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 24%, ahead of Professional & technical (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 01108 is 51.1%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 01108, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 01108, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 01108, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,045, above average.

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