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SA1 51214
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SA1 51214 stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.
It also has an exceptional share of single-person households and few over-65s.
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SA1 51214 is home to 648 people — well above average. 29.9% of people in SA1 51214 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 63%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (16%). Children under 15 make up 5.1% of SA1 51214's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).
48.5% of residents in SA1 51214 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 45%, ahead of China (7%).
29.6% of residents in SA1 51214 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.5% of people in SA1 51214 speak English not well or not at all, above 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 63%, ahead of Mandarin (7%).
47.4% of people in SA1 51214 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 47%, ahead of Christianity (32%).
57.0% of adults in SA1 51214 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%). 81.9% of people in SA1 51214 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 82%, ahead of Year 11 (6%).
The median household income in SA1 51214 is $2,119 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 51214 is $1,484 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 $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (19%). 26.4% of people in SA1 51214 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
19.8% of residents in SA1 51214 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 1.2% of residents in SA1 51214 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 8%, ahead of Asthma (7%). 8.2% of people in SA1 51214 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
12.2% of people in SA1 51214 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 9.0% of people in SA1 51214 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 11.0% of people in SA1 51214 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 51214 average 1.6 people — among the lowest in the country. 48.9% of households in SA1 51214 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 69%, ahead of Couples with children (24%). One-parent families make up 5.6% of families in SA1 51214, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 51214 pay a median $450 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 0.0% of dwellings in SA1 51214 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 67%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (19%). 4.1% of homes in SA1 51214 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
25.7% of households in SA1 51214 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 49.0% of workers in SA1 51214 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 49%, ahead of Car (driver) (21%). 8.2% of workers in SA1 51214 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
69.7% of people in SA1 51214 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%). 29.6% of SA1 51214'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 51214's unemployment rate is 4.4% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 76.1% of workers in SA1 51214 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 21%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (10%). Labour-force participation in SA1 51214 is 79.1%, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 51214, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 51214, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 51214, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.