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SA1 49512

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SA1 49512 is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by far more single-person households than most areas and few over-65s.

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SA1 49512 is home to 357 people — below average. Children under 15 make up 8.7% of SA1 49512's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (24%). 19.0% of people in SA1 49512 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%).

29.7% of residents in SA1 49512 were born overseas — above average (below the Victoria average of 30.0% but above the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 68%, ahead of Italy (3%).

28.9% of residents in SA1 49512 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 4.2% of people in SA1 49512 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below the Victoria average of 4.4% but above the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 69%, ahead of Greek (8%).

54.3% of people in SA1 49512 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 54%, ahead of Christianity (29%).

45.6% of adults in SA1 49512 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 76.2% of people in SA1 49512 finished Year 12, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 76%, ahead of Year 9 or below (12%).

The median household income in SA1 49512 is $2,019 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 49512 earn a median $3,024 a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 22%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (21%). 18.8% of people in SA1 49512 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).

30.8% of residents in SA1 49512 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 14.6% of people in SA1 49512 report a mental health condition, well 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 15%, ahead of Asthma (9%). 4.8% of residents in SA1 49512 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

17.8% of people in SA1 49512 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 17.2% of people in SA1 49512 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 15.0% of people in SA1 49512 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 49512 average 2.3 people — below average. 35.6% of households in SA1 49512 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 51%, ahead of Couples without children (33%). One-parent families make up 11.5% of families in SA1 49512, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 49512 pay a median $322 a week — below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Homes in SA1 49512 average 1.00 people per bedroom, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 46%, ahead of Owned outright (24%). 30.2% of dwellings in SA1 49512 are separate houses, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%).

18.1% of households in SA1 49512 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 7.1% of workers in SA1 49512 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Worked at home at 37%, ahead of Car (driver) (27%). 36.7% of workers in SA1 49512 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

53.6% of people in SA1 49512 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 6.6% of SA1 49512's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 49512's unemployment rate is 6.3% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 63.3% of workers in SA1 49512 are employed full-time, well above average (above 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 13%, ahead of Professional & technical (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 49512 is 69.4%, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 49512, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 49512, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 49512, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,075, well above average.

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