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SA1 12508

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SA1 12508 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with an exceptional share of single-person households.

It's also marked by a population that overwhelmingly rents and household incomes a little above the norm.

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SA1 12508 has a population of 379 — around the middle of the range. 0.0% of SA1 12508'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 51%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). Children under 15 make up 5.3% of SA1 12508's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).

27.4% of residents in SA1 12508 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 65%, ahead of England (3%).

18.7% of residents in SA1 12508 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%). 0.0% of people in SA1 12508 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 72%, ahead of Mandarin (4%).

55.4% of people in SA1 12508 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 (31%).

63.7% of adults in SA1 12508 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%). 84.4% of people in SA1 12508 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 84%, ahead of Year 11 (7%).

Households in SA1 12508 earn a median $2,154 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 34.9% of people in SA1 12508 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%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (22%). The median personal income in SA1 12508 is $1,524 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

25.3% of residents in SA1 12508 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 2.1% of residents in SA1 12508 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 11%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 10.6% of people in SA1 12508 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

16.3% of people in SA1 12508 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 13.9% of people in SA1 12508 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 12.7% of people in SA1 12508 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 12508 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. One-parent families make up 2.7% of families in SA1 12508, 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 60%, ahead of Couples with children (35%). In SA1 12508, 55.0% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 12508 is $400 — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 10.5% of homes in SA1 12508 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 73%, ahead of Owned outright (19%). Renters occupy 73.0% of homes in SA1 12508, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%).

29.1% of households in SA1 12508 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 50.4% of workers in SA1 12508 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 50%, ahead of Car (driver) (14%). 8.2% of workers in SA1 12508 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).

63.5% of people in SA1 12508 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 27.9% of SA1 12508'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 12508 stands at 6.4% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 66.8% of workers in SA1 12508 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 Professional & technical at 27%, ahead of Education & training (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12508 is 73.4%, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 12508, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 12508, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 12508, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,143, among the highest in the country.

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