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SA1 03308

741 km²

SA1 03308 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with very few renters.

It also has an ageing population and low household incomes.

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SA1 03308 has a population of 358 — below average. The median age in SA1 03308 is 56 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 31%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (31%). 30.7% of people in SA1 03308 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

9.8% of residents in SA1 03308 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 76%, ahead of England (3%).

2.5% of residents in SA1 03308 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 03308 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 Italian (3%).

44.4% of people in SA1 03308 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 (35%).

9.8% of adults in SA1 03308 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 34.2% of people in SA1 03308 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 (19%).

Households in SA1 03308 earn a median $1,029 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 03308 is $520 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 35%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). Families in SA1 03308 earn a median $1,364 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

34.9% of residents in SA1 03308 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 11.7% of people in SA1 03308 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 14%, ahead of Mental health (12%). 7.0% of residents in SA1 03308 need help with daily activities, above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

30.8% of people in SA1 03308 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 18.4% of people in SA1 03308 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 5.1% of people in SA1 03308 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 03308 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.8% of families in SA1 03308, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 50%, ahead of Couples with children (44%). In SA1 03308, 31.4% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 03308 is $125 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 03308 is $675, 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 71%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (16%). 70.7% of homes in SA1 03308 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).

0.0% of households in SA1 03308 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 03308 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 46%, ahead of Worked at home (40%). 39.8% of workers in SA1 03308 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

19.8% of people in SA1 03308 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%). 14.3% of SA1 03308's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 03308 stands at 2.2% — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 67.7% of workers in SA1 03308 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 48%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 03308 is 44.1%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 03308, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 03308, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 03308, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 975, below average.

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