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SA1 49611
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SA1 49611 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with a larger-than-average population.
Beyond that, it has a small retiree community and many people living alone.
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SA1 49611 is home to 574 people — well above average. 0.0% of SA1 49611'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%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 57%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). 26.8% of people in SA1 49611 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%).
28.6% of residents in SA1 49611 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 70%, ahead of England (5%).
21.1% of residents in SA1 49611 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 4.0% of people in SA1 49611 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 77%, ahead of Italian (6%).
69.9% of people in SA1 49611 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 70%, ahead of Christianity (22%).
57.6% of adults in SA1 49611 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 87.0% of people in SA1 49611 finished Year 12, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 87%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).
The median household income in SA1 49611 is $2,250 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 49611 is $1,302 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (21%). Families in SA1 49611 earn a median $3,019 a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).
33.3% of residents in SA1 49611 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 18.8% of people in SA1 49611 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (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 19%, ahead of Asthma (11%). 3.8% of residents in SA1 49611 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
17.5% of people in SA1 49611 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 11.9% of people in SA1 49611 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 14.1% of people in SA1 49611 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 49611 average 2.0 people — well below average. 37.4% of households in SA1 49611 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 without children at 53%, ahead of Couples with children (36%). One-parent families make up 8.7% of families in SA1 49611, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 49611 pay a median $440 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 27.5% of homes in SA1 49611 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 46%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (35%). 26.0% of dwellings in SA1 49611 are separate houses, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%).
18.8% of households in SA1 49611 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 49.4% of workers in SA1 49611 work from home, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Worked at home at 49%, ahead of Car (driver) (19%). 7.1% of workers in SA1 49611 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
58.6% of people in SA1 49611 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 22.0% of SA1 49611's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 49611's unemployment rate is 3.4% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 49611 is 80.9%, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 15%, ahead of Education & training (13%). 66.7% of workers in SA1 49611 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 49611, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 49611, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 49611, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,134, well above average.