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SA1 03117

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SA1 03117 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

Beyond that, it has overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes and very low rents.

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SA1 03117 has a population of 195 — well below average. The median age in SA1 03117 is 73 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 Seniors (65+) at 85%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (13%). 0.0% of SA1 03117'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%).

25.6% of residents in SA1 03117 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 63%, ahead of England (12%).

4.6% of residents in SA1 03117 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 03117 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 85%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

22.6% of people in SA1 03117 report no religion — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 64%, ahead of No religion (23%).

17.9% of adults in SA1 03117 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 32.8% of people in SA1 03117 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (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 (23%).

Households in SA1 03117 earn a median $869 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of people in SA1 03117 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 52%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). Families in SA1 03117 earn a median $1,016 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

51.3% of residents in SA1 03117 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%). 14.4% of residents in SA1 03117 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 30%, ahead of Heart disease (15%). 9.7% of people in SA1 03117 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

24.1% of people in SA1 03117 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 7.7% of people in SA1 03117 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 6.2% of people in SA1 03117 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 03117 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 2.4% of families in SA1 03117, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 98%, ahead of One-parent families (2%). In SA1 03117, 32.3% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 03117 is $180 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 03117 is $791, 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 Owned outright at 86%, ahead of Rented (5%). Homes in SA1 03117 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).

0.0% of households in SA1 03117 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 17%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%).

84.1% of people in SA1 03117 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 03117'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%).

Labour-force participation in SA1 03117 is 7.7% — 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 Professional & technical at 39%, ahead of Public administration & safety (22%).

In SA1 03117, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 03117, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 8, above average. In SA1 03117, economic resources (ier decile) account for 4, below average.

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