Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 12128
0 km²
SA1 12128 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with high household incomes.
It's also marked by high rents and a somewhat younger age profile.
Explore SA1 12128 by topic
SA1 12128 has a population of 379 — around the middle of the range. The median age in SA1 12128 is 35 yrs, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). 10.6% of people in SA1 12128 are aged 65 or over, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
30.3% of residents in SA1 12128 were born overseas — above average (above both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 69%, ahead of China (4%).
20.3% of residents in SA1 12128 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.8% of people in SA1 12128 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 78%, ahead of Cantonese (6%).
55.4% of people in SA1 12128 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 55%, ahead of Christianity (35%).
64.0% of adults in SA1 12128 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%). 90.8% of people in SA1 12128 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 91%, ahead of Year 9 or below (5%).
Households in SA1 12128 earn a median $2,812 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 51.4% of households in SA1 12128 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 37%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (20%). 29.6% of people in SA1 12128 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
24.8% of residents in SA1 12128 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 12.1% of people in SA1 12128 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 12%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 4.0% of residents in SA1 12128 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
22.8% of people in SA1 12128 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 30.5% of people in SA1 12128 look after children without pay, above average (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 13.5% of people in SA1 12128 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 12128 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 8.9% of families in SA1 12128, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 60%, ahead of Couples without children (29%). In SA1 12128, 23.2% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 12128 is $519 — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 19.0% of dwellings in SA1 12128 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 40%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (33%). 61.3% of homes in SA1 12128 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
10.5% of households in SA1 12128 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 47.3% of workers in SA1 12128 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 47%, ahead of Car (driver) (23%). 3.6% of workers in SA1 12128 get to work by public transport, above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
46.3% of people in SA1 12128 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 15.7% of SA1 12128's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 12128 stands at 3.3% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12128 is 76.8%, 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 20%, ahead of Education & training (18%). 63.8% of workers in SA1 12128 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 12128, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 12128, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 12128, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,117, well above average.