Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 08213
1 km²
SA1 08213 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with one of the least degree-qualified populations.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and fewer residents than most areas.
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SA1 08213 has a population of 211 — well below average. The median age in SA1 08213 is 49 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 34%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (22%). 16.0% of people in SA1 08213 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%).
6.2% of residents in SA1 08213 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 89%, ahead of England (3%).
1.9% of residents in SA1 08213 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 08213 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 93%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
60.7% of people in SA1 08213 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 61%, ahead of Christianity (29%).
6.7% of adults in SA1 08213 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%). 35.6% of people in SA1 08213 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 10 (28%).
Households in SA1 08213 earn a median $989 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 08213 is $529 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 36%, ahead of Under $650 (29%). 2.2% of people in SA1 08213 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
37.9% of residents in SA1 08213 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 8.1% of residents in SA1 08213 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 14%, ahead of Asthma (12%). 8.5% of people in SA1 08213 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
15.6% of people in SA1 08213 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 29.4% of people in SA1 08213 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 17.2% of people in SA1 08213 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 08213 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 20.6% of families in SA1 08213, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 42%, ahead of Couples without children (34%). In SA1 08213, 34.0% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 08213 is $185 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 08213 is $1,008, 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 45%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (32%). 44.7% of homes in SA1 08213 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).
6.4% of households in SA1 08213 have no car — above average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 08213 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 54%, ahead of Walked (11%). 5.2% of workers in SA1 08213 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
28.4% of people in SA1 08213 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%).
Unemployment in SA1 08213 stands at 10.2% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 47.9% of workers in SA1 08213 are employed full-time, well below average (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 21%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 08213 is 54.4%, below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 08213, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 08213, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 08213, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 899, well below average.