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SA1 49108
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SA1 49108 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with a largely renting community.
Beyond that, it has slightly fewer over-65s than usual and somewhat more residents than usual.
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SA1 49108 has a population of 517 — well above average. Children under 15 make up 28.8% of SA1 49108's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, ahead of Children (0–14) (29%). The median age in SA1 49108 is 30 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
23.0% of residents in SA1 49108 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (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 India (4%).
19.9% of residents in SA1 49108 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 5.0% of people in SA1 49108 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 76%, ahead of Hindi (2%).
48.7% of people in SA1 49108 report no religion — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 49%, ahead of Christianity (36%).
17.8% of adults in SA1 49108 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 50.6% of people in SA1 49108 finished Year 12, 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 51%, ahead of Year 10 (23%).
Households in SA1 49108 earn a median $1,544 a week — below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 9.9% of households in SA1 49108 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 37%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (36%). Families in SA1 49108 earn a median $1,687 a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).
25.9% of residents in SA1 49108 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 10.6% of people in SA1 49108 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 11%, ahead of Asthma (9%). 5.8% of residents in SA1 49108 need help with daily activities, above average (below the Victoria average of 5.9% but above the national 5.8%).
9.3% of people in SA1 49108 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 7.3% of people in SA1 49108 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%). 38.4% of people in SA1 49108 look after children without pay, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 49108 average 2.7 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 28.3% of families in SA1 49108, 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 53%, ahead of One-parent families (28%). In SA1 49108, 22.5% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 49108 is $370 — around the middle of the range (above the Victoria average of $370 but below the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 49108 are separate houses, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (21%). Renters occupy 58.2% of homes in SA1 49108, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%).
4.5% of households in SA1 49108 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 9.5% of workers in SA1 49108 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 72%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 1.8% of workers in SA1 49108 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
72.5% of people in SA1 49108 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 43.7% of SA1 49108'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 49108 stands at 6.2% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 49108 is 66.0%, above average (above 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 22%, ahead of Public administration & safety (15%). 58.2% of workers in SA1 49108 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 49108, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 49108, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 49108, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 920, well below average.