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SA1 09637

2 km²

SA1 09637 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with some of the lowest household incomes in the country.

It also has a strikingly large over-65 community and very few residents.

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SA1 09637 is home to 49 people — among the lowest in the country. The median age in SA1 09637 is 71 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 63%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (12%). 0.0% of SA1 09637's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 1.0% and the national 3.2%).

10.2% of residents in SA1 09637 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 51%, ahead of England (0%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 09637 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 09637 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 57%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

20.4% of people in SA1 09637 report no religion — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 35%, ahead of Not stated (35%).

6.1% of adults in SA1 09637 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%). 12.2% of people in SA1 09637 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 22%, ahead of Year 12 (12%).

The median household income in SA1 09637 is $725 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 09637 earn a median $899 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 Under $650 at 71%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (0%). 0.0% of people in SA1 09637 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).

36.7% of residents in SA1 09637 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 16.3% of residents in SA1 09637 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 18%, ahead of Heart disease (12%). 8.2% of people in SA1 09637 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

12.2% of people in SA1 09637 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 6.1% of people in SA1 09637 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 10.9% of people in SA1 09637 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%).

Households in SA1 09637 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 0.0% of families in SA1 09637, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 95%, ahead of Couples with children (0%).

Renters in SA1 09637 pay a median $236 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 09637 is $743, 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 59%, ahead of Rented (53%). Homes in SA1 09637 average 1.10 people per bedroom, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 50%, ahead of Car (passenger) (0%).

36.7% of people in SA1 09637 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%).

Labour-force participation in SA1 09637 is 20.4% — 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 Health care & social assistance at 30%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

In SA1 09637, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09637, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 09637, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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