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SA1 03310

256 km²

SA1 03310 stands out for very low household incomes, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.

Beyond that, it has one of the least degree-qualified populations and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 03310 is home to 249 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 03310 is 57 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 35%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (28%). People aged 65 and over make up 27.7% of SA1 03310's population, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

12.9% of residents in SA1 03310 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 73%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

4.8% of residents in SA1 03310 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 03310 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 Greek (2%).

42.2% of people in SA1 03310 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 No religion at 42%, ahead of Christianity (39%).

6.0% of adults in SA1 03310 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 18.9% of people in SA1 03310 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 10 at 23%, ahead of Year 9 or below (21%).

The median household income in SA1 03310 is $698 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 03310 is $429 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 Under $650 at 41%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (35%). Families in SA1 03310 earn a median $833 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

45.4% of residents in SA1 03310 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%). 16.1% of people in SA1 03310 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 24%, ahead of Mental health (16%). 14.1% of residents in SA1 03310 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

15.1% of people in SA1 03310 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 10.6% of people in SA1 03310 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 24.8% of people in SA1 03310 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 03310 average 2.0 people — well below average. 39.8% of households in SA1 03310 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 41%, ahead of Couples without children (33%). One-parent families make up 21.9% of families in SA1 03310, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 03310 pay a median $125 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 03310 is $520, 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 63%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (31%). 63.1% of homes in SA1 03310 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).

3.0% of households in SA1 03310 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 03310 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 62%, ahead of Car (passenger) (7%). 7.1% of workers in SA1 03310 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

16.7% of people in SA1 03310 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%). 9.4% of SA1 03310's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 03310's unemployment rate is 9.8% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 03310 is 23.4%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 31%, ahead of Retail trade (17%). 50.0% of workers in SA1 03310 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 03310, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 03310, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 03310, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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