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SA1 05910
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SA1 05910 stands out for very low household incomes, with one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country.
It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and an ageing population.
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SA1 05910 is home to 327 people — below average. The median age in SA1 05910 is 53 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). People aged 65 and over make up 32.7% of SA1 05910's population, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
18.0% of residents in SA1 05910 were born overseas — below average (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of China (8%).
12.5% of residents in SA1 05910 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.8% of people in SA1 05910 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 81%, ahead of Mandarin (7%).
46.5% of people in SA1 05910 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 46%, ahead of Christianity (43%).
7.1% of adults in SA1 05910 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%). 35.9% of people in SA1 05910 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 36%, ahead of Year 9 or below (20%).
The median household income in SA1 05910 is $791 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 05910 earn a median $1,062 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 $650–$1,499 at 40%, ahead of Under $650 (32%). The median personal income in SA1 05910 is $475 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
48.9% of residents in SA1 05910 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%). 17.4% of people in SA1 05910 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 18%, ahead of Mental health (17%). 11.0% of residents in SA1 05910 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
11.1% of people in SA1 05910 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 9.7% of people in SA1 05910 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%). 13.2% of people in SA1 05910 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 05910 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 30.2% of families in SA1 05910, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 37%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). 47.5% of households in SA1 05910 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 05910 pay a median $230 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 48.1% of households in SA1 05910 rent, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 48%, ahead of Owned outright (33%). 56.2% of homes in SA1 05910 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
19.4% of households in SA1 05910 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 05910 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 67%, ahead of Walked (11%). 2.9% of workers in SA1 05910 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
42.9% of people in SA1 05910 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 57.6% of SA1 05910's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 05910's unemployment rate is 14.0% — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 05910 is 38.5%, 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 Retail trade at 16%, ahead of Construction (15%). 53.8% of workers in SA1 05910 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 05910, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05910, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 05910, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.