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SA1 51203
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SA1 51203 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
It's also marked by an exceptional share of single-person households and an ageing population.
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SA1 51203 is home to 470 people — above average. Children under 15 make up 5.5% of SA1 51203's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 40%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (30%). People aged 65 and over make up 40.0% of SA1 51203's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
40.6% of residents in SA1 51203 were born overseas — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 53%, ahead of China (4%).
25.3% of residents in SA1 51203 use a language other than English at home — above average (below the Victoria average of 27.6% but above the national 22.3%). 0.9% of people in SA1 51203 speak English not well or not at all, below average (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 67%, ahead of Mandarin (7%).
34.7% of people in SA1 51203 report no religion — below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 40%, ahead of No religion (35%).
54.2% of adults in SA1 51203 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%). 76.8% of people in SA1 51203 finished Year 12, well 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 77%, ahead of Year 11 (6%).
The median household income in SA1 51203 is $2,181 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 51203 is $1,544 a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 31%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (25%). 36.4% of people in SA1 51203 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%).
26.6% of residents in SA1 51203 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 1.5% of residents in SA1 51203 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 Other condition at 11%, ahead of Arthritis (10%). 5.5% of people in SA1 51203 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
20.9% of people in SA1 51203 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 13.3% of people in SA1 51203 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 16.9% of people in SA1 51203 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 51203 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. 48.6% of households in SA1 51203 are single-person households, 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 62%, ahead of Couples with children (28%). One-parent families make up 9.4% of families in SA1 51203, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 51203 pay a median $426 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 51203 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 42%, ahead of Owned outright (37%). 30.9% of homes in SA1 51203 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
18.3% of households in SA1 51203 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 47.4% of workers in SA1 51203 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) (24%). 7.7% of workers in SA1 51203 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
43.2% of people in SA1 51203 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 17.8% of SA1 51203'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%).
SA1 51203's unemployment rate is 4.6% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 62.8% of workers in SA1 51203 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 Finance & insurance (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 51203 is 58.4%, below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 51203, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 51203, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 51203, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,123, well above average.