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SA1 50109

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SA1 50109 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with a large over-65 community.

It also has an ageing population and more residents than most areas.

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SA1 50109 is home to 542 people — well above average. 0.0% of SA1 50109'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 Seniors (65+) at 37%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). People aged 65 and over make up 36.9% of SA1 50109's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

21.4% of residents in SA1 50109 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of Italy (4%).

17.9% of residents in SA1 50109 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.6% of people in SA1 50109 speak English not well or not at all, below average (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 77%, ahead of Italian (6%).

26.4% of people in SA1 50109 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 62%, ahead of No religion (26%).

29.4% of adults in SA1 50109 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 57.9% of people in SA1 50109 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 58%, ahead of Year 9 or below (15%).

The median household income in SA1 50109 is $1,562 a week — below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 50109 earn a median $2,849 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 35%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (23%). 13.3% of people in SA1 50109 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).

40.6% of residents in SA1 50109 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 19.2% of residents in SA1 50109 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 13%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 9.8% of people in SA1 50109 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

10.9% of people in SA1 50109 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 13.3% of people in SA1 50109 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 13.6% of people in SA1 50109 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 50109 average 2.1 people — well below average. 49.5% of households in SA1 50109 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 65%, ahead of Couples without children (23%). One-parent families make up 9.8% of families in SA1 50109, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 50109 pay a median $320 a week — below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 46.9% of homes in SA1 50109 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 37%, ahead of Rented (33%). 43.9% of dwellings in SA1 50109 are separate houses, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%).

15.0% of households in SA1 50109 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 28.1% of workers in SA1 50109 work from home, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 46%, ahead of Worked at home (28%). 3.0% of workers in SA1 50109 get to work by public transport, above average (above the Victoria average of 2.9% but below the national 3.1%).

39.7% of people in SA1 50109 changed address in the past five years — above average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 11.2% of SA1 50109's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 50109's unemployment rate is 4.6% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50109 is 48.9%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 12%, ahead of Construction (11%). 61.9% of workers in SA1 50109 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 50109, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 50109, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,047, above average. In SA1 50109, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average.

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