# SA1 07003

Block (SA1) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Indigo › 3683, VIC

Area: 1 km²

SA1 07003 has an ageing population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by low rents and far more retirees than most areas.

## Demographics & Identity

SA1 07003 has a population of 381 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 07003 is 52 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (30%). 30.2% of people in SA1 07003 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 381 | — |
| Median age | 52 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.4% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.2% | — |
| Children under 15 | 12.3% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.7% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.8%, Seniors (65+) 30.2%, Young adults (25–44) 16.0%, Children (0–14) 12.3%, Youth (15–24) 11.0%

**Marital status** — Married 42.6%, Never married 31.8%, Divorced 14.0%, Widowed 7.0%, Separated 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

8.4% of residents in SA1 07003 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 81%, ahead of England (5%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.4% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 80.6%, England 4.7%, New Zealand 2.4%

**Ancestry** — Australian 44.1%, English 39.4%, Scottish 15.7%, Irish 14.7%, German 4.2%, Italian 1.8%, Chinese 1.6%, Dutch 1.6%

## Language

2.4% of residents in SA1 07003 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 07003 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 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.4% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 88.7%

## Religion

40.2% of people in SA1 07003 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 Christianity at 49%, ahead of No religion (40%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.2% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.1%, No religion 40.2%, Not stated 10.2%

## Education & Qualifications

14.9% of adults in SA1 07003 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 34.2% of people in SA1 07003 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 (23%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.2% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 14.9% | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 34.2%, Year 10 23.3%, Year 9 or below 17.3%, Year 11 13.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.7%, Bachelor degree 18.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.8%, Postgraduate degree 1.4%, Certificate I / II 1.4%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 16.0%, Health 14.6%, Society & culture 14.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 7.5%, Management & commerce 7.0%, Education 5.6%, Agriculture & environment 4.7%, Architecture & building 2.8%, Natural & physical sciences 1.4%, Creative arts 1.4%

## Income

Households in SA1 07003 earn a median $1,048 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 3.8% of people in SA1 07003 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 29%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (23%). The median personal income in SA1 07003 is $614 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $614 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,048 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,542 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.8% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 11.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 29.2%, $1,500–$2,999 22.6%, Under $650 20.8%, $3,000–$3,999 6.0%, $4,000 or more 5.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.1%, $650–$1,499 28.9%, $1,500–$2,999 11.1%

## Health & Disability

43.3% of residents in SA1 07003 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%). 8.4% of residents in SA1 07003 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 9.7% of people in SA1 07003 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 43.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.4% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.8%, Asthma 10.8%, Other condition 10.8%, Mental health 9.7%, Cancer 9.2%, Diabetes 8.9%, Heart disease 8.9%, Lung condition 2.9%, Stroke 2.1%, Dementia 1.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 44.6%, One condition 27.3%, Two conditions 9.4%, Three or more 6.8%

## Community Participation

21.0% of people in SA1 07003 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 6.1% of people in SA1 07003 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%). 16.6% of people in SA1 07003 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 21.0% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.7% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 16.6% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 6.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 23.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Households in SA1 07003 average 2.0 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.8% of families in SA1 07003, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 53%, ahead of Couples without children (39%). In SA1 07003, 38.1% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.0 | — |
| One-parent families | 5.8% | — |
| People living alone | 38.1% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 52.5%, Couples without children 38.9%, One-parent families 5.8%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.7%, 1 person 38.1%, 4 people 9.5%, 3 people 7.1%, 5 people 3.0%, 6 or more 2.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

The median weekly rent in SA1 07003 is $245 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 07003 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 44%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (36%). Homes in SA1 07003 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $245 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,083 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | — |
| Households renting | 18.5% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 44.0% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.3% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 70.2% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 44.0%, Owned with a mortgage 36.3%, Rented 18.5%, Not stated 4.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 5.4%, Flat or apartment 2.4%, Other dwelling 2.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 46.4%, 2 bedrooms 23.2%, 4 bedrooms 19.0%, 1 bedroom 6.0%, 5 or more 4.8%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 41.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 49.2%, $1,000–$1,799 36.1%, $1,800–$2,999 8.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

4.4% of households in SA1 07003 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 07003 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 Worked at home (8%). 7.6% of workers in SA1 07003 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.4% | — |
| People working from home | 7.6% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 67.1%, Worked at home 7.6%, Walked 5.1%, Car (passenger) 4.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 40.6%, 2 vehicles 35.6%, 4 or more 11.9%, 3 vehicles 10.0%, No vehicle 4.4%

## Migration & Movement

24.5% of people in SA1 07003 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 07003'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%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 24.5% | — |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in SA1 07003 stands at 4.1% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 07003 is 49.3%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 24%, ahead of Retail trade (15%). 56.3% of workers in SA1 07003 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 49.3% | — |
| Employed full-time | 56.3% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 24.1%, Retail trade 15.2%, Manufacturing 13.3%, Transport & warehousing 8.9%, Education & training 8.2%, Wholesale trade 6.3%, Professional & technical 6.3%, Public administration & safety 5.7%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 4.4%, Construction 4.4%, Other services 2.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.3%, Technicians & trades 16.5%, Sales workers 14.6%, Community & personal service 13.3%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Managers 10.8%, Labourers 10.1%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.9%

## Economy & Advantage

In SA1 07003, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 07003, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 944, below average. In SA1 07003, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 4 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 4 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 3 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 944 | — |

## Nearby areas

[SA1 07004](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107004/20403107004) · [SA1 07009](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107009/20403107009) · [SA1 07002](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107002/20403107002) · [SA1 07006](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107006/20403107006) · [SA1 07007](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107007/20403107007) · [SA1 07001](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107001/20403107001) · [SA1 07005](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107005/20403107005) · [SA1 07008](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107008/20403107008)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa1/20403107003/20403107003