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SA1 12509
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SA1 12509 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with a large over-65 community.
Beyond that, it has rents well above most areas and household incomes well above most areas.
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SA1 12509 is home to 268 people — well below average. 0.0% of SA1 12509'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 32%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (31%). Children under 15 make up 8.2% of SA1 12509's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).
26.9% of residents in SA1 12509 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 68%, ahead of England (7%).
11.2% of residents in SA1 12509 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 12509 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 85%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
50.0% of people in SA1 12509 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 50%, ahead of Christianity (37%).
56.6% of adults in SA1 12509 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%). 88.2% of people in SA1 12509 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 88%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).
The median household income in SA1 12509 is $2,575 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 34.4% of people in SA1 12509 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 $4,000 or more at 33%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). The median personal income in SA1 12509 is $1,474 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
25.4% of residents in SA1 12509 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 4.1% of residents in SA1 12509 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 8%, ahead of Mental health (8%). 8.2% of people in SA1 12509 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
18.4% of people in SA1 12509 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 9.4% of people in SA1 12509 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 20.5% of people in SA1 12509 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 12509 average 1.9 people — well below average. 37.8% of households in SA1 12509 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 48%, ahead of Couples with children (40%). One-parent families make up 9.2% of families in SA1 12509, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 12509 pay a median $550 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 2.1% of dwellings in SA1 12509 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 43%, ahead of Owned outright (36%). 30.1% of homes in SA1 12509 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
17.1% of households in SA1 12509 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 45.0% of workers in SA1 12509 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 45%, ahead of Car (driver) (22%). 9.3% of workers in SA1 12509 get to work by public transport, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
42.7% of people in SA1 12509 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 8.3% of SA1 12509'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 12509's unemployment rate is 2.5% — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 64.2% of workers in SA1 12509 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 20%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 12509 is 64.8%, around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 12509, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 12509, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 12509, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.