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SA1 08502
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SA1 08502 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.
Beyond that, it has very low rents and an older age profile than most.
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SA1 08502 is home to 270 people — well below average. 13.3% of SA1 08502's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 1.0% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). The median age in SA1 08502 is 53 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
7.4% of residents in SA1 08502 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 74%, ahead of England (3%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 08502 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 08502 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 86%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
50.4% of people in SA1 08502 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 50%, ahead of Christianity (30%).
3.6% of adults in SA1 08502 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%). 16.1% of people in SA1 08502 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 24%, ahead of Year 9 or below (19%).
The median household income in SA1 08502 is $762 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of households in SA1 08502 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 43%, ahead of Under $650 (33%). Families in SA1 08502 earn a median $1,028 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).
36.3% of residents in SA1 08502 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 13.0% of residents in SA1 08502 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 13%, ahead of Asthma (13%). 11.5% of people in SA1 08502 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
17.4% of people in SA1 08502 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 15.2% of people in SA1 08502 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 25.4% of people in SA1 08502 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 08502 average 2.1 people — well below average. 38.7% of households in SA1 08502 are single-person households, 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 49%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). One-parent families make up 12.9% of families in SA1 08502, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 08502 pay a median $200 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 100.0% of dwellings in SA1 08502 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 Owned outright at 52%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (26%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 08502 is $1,066, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863).
12.4% of households in SA1 08502 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 08502 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 60%, ahead of Worked at home (8%). 8.0% of workers in SA1 08502 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
32.0% of people in SA1 08502 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 08502'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%).
SA1 08502's unemployment rate is 3.8% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 36.0% of workers in SA1 08502 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 28%, ahead of Administrative & support (12%). Labour-force participation in SA1 08502 is 35.3%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 08502, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08502, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 08502, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.