Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 05506
1 km²
SA1 05506 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.
It also has modest household incomes and rents well below most areas.
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SA1 05506 has a population of 474 — above average. The median age in SA1 05506 is 60 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 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (32%). 40.7% of people in SA1 05506 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
13.3% of residents in SA1 05506 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 78%, ahead of England (3%).
6.5% of residents in SA1 05506 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.7% of people in SA1 05506 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (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 Cantonese (1%).
45.1% of people in SA1 05506 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 45%, ahead of Christianity (43%).
12.3% of adults in SA1 05506 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 36.9% of people in SA1 05506 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 (19%).
Households in SA1 05506 earn a median $929 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 05506 is $512 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 43%, ahead of Under $650 (22%). 4.4% of households in SA1 05506 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).
46.6% of residents in SA1 05506 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%). 16.9% of residents in SA1 05506 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 18%, ahead of Other condition (16%). 11.8% of people in SA1 05506 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
24.2% of people in SA1 05506 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 17.1% of people in SA1 05506 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 13.0% of people in SA1 05506 provide unpaid care to others, around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 05506 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 05506, 39.5% 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 with children at 43%, ahead of Couples without children (39%). One-parent families make up 19.2% of families in SA1 05506, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 05506 is $250 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 05506 is $1,083, 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 52%, ahead of Rented (22%). 52.2% of homes in SA1 05506 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).
4.0% of households in SA1 05506 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 05506 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 53%, ahead of Worked at home (12%). 11.5% of workers in SA1 05506 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
39.0% of people in SA1 05506 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 6.3% of SA1 05506'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 05506 stands at 6.6% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 44.9% of workers in SA1 05506 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 23%, ahead of Education & training (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05506 is 39.3%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 05506, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 05506, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 05506, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average.