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SA1 50434

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SA1 50434 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with an exceptionally well-educated community.

It's also marked by remarkably few over-65s and an unusually renter-heavy population.

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SA1 50434 has a population of 706 — well above average. The median age in SA1 50434 is 26 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 54%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (34%). 0.0% of SA1 50434'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%).

75.6% of residents in SA1 50434 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 Australia at 17%, ahead of China (16%).

69.7% of residents in SA1 50434 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 5.8% of people in SA1 50434 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%).

40.7% of people in SA1 50434 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 41%, ahead of Christianity (21%).

59.3% of adults in SA1 50434 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%). 87.6% of people in SA1 50434 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 (3%).

Households in SA1 50434 earn a median $1,327 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 13.0% of households in SA1 50434 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). The median personal income in SA1 50434 is $733 a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

11.6% of residents in SA1 50434 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%). 0.4% of residents in SA1 50434 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 Asthma at 4%, ahead of Mental health (4%). 4.1% of people in SA1 50434 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

14.5% of people in SA1 50434 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 2.5% of people in SA1 50434 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 7.3% of people in SA1 50434 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 50434 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 50434, 37.9% of households are people living alone, 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 44%, ahead of Couples with children (32%). One-parent families make up 10.1% of families in SA1 50434, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 50434 is $396 — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 50434 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 70%, ahead of Owned outright (13%). 11.8% of homes in SA1 50434 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

72.5% of households in SA1 50434 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 22.1% of workers in SA1 50434 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 35%, ahead of Walked (13%). 35.3% of workers in SA1 50434 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

78.4% of people in SA1 50434 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%). 54.5% of SA1 50434'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 50434 stands at 12.7% — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 51.8% of workers in SA1 50434 are employed full-time, well below average (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 Professional & technical (17%). Labour-force participation in SA1 50434 is 71.7%, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 50434, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 50434, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 50434, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.

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