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SA1 02213

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SA1 02213 stands out for one of the largest retiree communities in the country, with very low household incomes.

It also has an ageing population and rents well below most areas.

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SA1 02213 has a population of 197 — well below average. 46.7% of people in SA1 02213 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 47%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (28%). The median age in SA1 02213 is 57 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

8.1% of residents in SA1 02213 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 90%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

4.1% of residents in SA1 02213 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.5% of people in SA1 02213 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

40.6% of people in SA1 02213 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 49%, ahead of No religion (41%).

8.2% of adults in SA1 02213 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 37.1% of people in SA1 02213 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 37%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).

Households in SA1 02213 earn a median $922 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 02213 earn a median $1,162 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 Under $650 at 38%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (32%). The median personal income in SA1 02213 is $563 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

40.1% of residents in SA1 02213 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 12.2% of residents in SA1 02213 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 16%, ahead of Mental health (14%). 14.2% of people in SA1 02213 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

13.0% of people in SA1 02213 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 9.7% of people in SA1 02213 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%). 15.2% of people in SA1 02213 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 02213 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 02213, 43.6% 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 (40%). One-parent families make up 15.8% of families in SA1 02213, above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 02213 is $223 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 02213 is $1,218, 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 40%, ahead of Rented (34%). Homes in SA1 02213 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

10.5% of households in SA1 02213 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 7.2% of workers in SA1 02213 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 68%, ahead of Worked at home (13%). 13.0% of workers in SA1 02213 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

28.3% of people in SA1 02213 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%).

Unemployment in SA1 02213 stands at 5.8% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 02213 is 37.5%, 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 13%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). 58.0% of workers in SA1 02213 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 02213, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 02213, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 02213, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average.

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