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SA1 50432

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SA1 50432 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.

Beyond that, it has remarkably few over-65s and an exceptional share of single-person households.

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SA1 50432 has a population of 756 — well above average. The median age in SA1 50432 is 27 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 55%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (34%). 0.0% of SA1 50432'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%).

61.4% of residents in SA1 50432 were born overseas — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is China at 20%, ahead of Australia (18%).

54.2% of residents in SA1 50432 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 8.7% of people in SA1 50432 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is Mandarin at 26%, ahead of English only (24%).

44.8% of people in SA1 50432 report no religion — above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 45%, ahead of Not stated (22%).

38.8% of adults in SA1 50432 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 70.7% of people in SA1 50432 finished Year 12, above average (above both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 71%, ahead of Year 11 (4%).

Households in SA1 50432 earn a median $966 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 50432 earn a median $1,431 a week, well below average (below 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 Under $650 (33%). 9.3% of households in SA1 50432 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).

12.4% of residents in SA1 50432 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 1.6% of residents in SA1 50432 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (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 7%, ahead of Asthma (4%). 7.0% of people in SA1 50432 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

9.7% of people in SA1 50432 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 2.0% of people in SA1 50432 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 3.0% of people in SA1 50432 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 50432 average 1.5 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50432, 60.5% 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 most common family composition is Couples without children at 69%, ahead of Other families (14%). One-parent families make up 6.8% of families in SA1 50432, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 50432 is $350 — below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Renters occupy 77.8% of homes in SA1 50432, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 78%, ahead of Owned outright (12%). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 50432 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%).

83.5% of households in SA1 50432 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 17.0% of workers in SA1 50432 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%). The most common how people get to work is Worked at home at 26%, ahead of Walked (20%). 26.0% of workers in SA1 50432 work from home, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

72.9% of people in SA1 50432 changed address in the past five years — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 48.5% of SA1 50432's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 50432 stands at 9.6% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 46.5% of workers in SA1 50432 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 21%, ahead of Retail trade (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50432 is 57.7%, below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 50432, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 50432, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50432, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.

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