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SA1 13608
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SA1 13608 stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a younger age profile than most.
It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and far more single-person households than most areas.
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SA1 13608 has a population of 764 — well above average. Children under 15 make up 4.7% of SA1 13608'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 Young adults (25–44) at 60%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (14%). 23.7% of people in SA1 13608 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%).
31.8% of residents in SA1 13608 were born overseas — above average (above both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 66%, ahead of England (7%).
20.2% of residents in SA1 13608 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.9% of people in SA1 13608 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 78%, ahead of Greek (6%).
58.8% of people in SA1 13608 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 59%, ahead of Christianity (29%).
52.7% of adults in SA1 13608 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%). 81.2% of people in SA1 13608 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 81%, ahead of Year 9 or below (7%).
Households in SA1 13608 earn a median $2,319 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 13608 is $1,406 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 34%, ahead of $4,000 or more (20%). 26.5% of people in SA1 13608 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
25.4% of residents in SA1 13608 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 11.5% of people in SA1 13608 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 12%, ahead of Asthma (9%). 3.7% of residents in SA1 13608 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
10.7% of people in SA1 13608 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 8.8% of people in SA1 13608 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%). 12.4% of people in SA1 13608 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 13608 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 13608, 40.8% 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 58%, ahead of Couples with children (30%). One-parent families make up 9.8% of families in SA1 13608, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 13608 is $495 — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 23.5% of homes in SA1 13608 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 56%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (29%). 16.8% of dwellings in SA1 13608 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%).
20.4% of households in SA1 13608 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 48.5% of workers in SA1 13608 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) (22%). 6.2% of workers in SA1 13608 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
70.2% of people in SA1 13608 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%). 21.8% of SA1 13608'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 13608 stands at 3.9% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 13608 is 81.0%, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 18%, ahead of Retail trade (11%). 72.4% of workers in SA1 13608 are employed full-time, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 13608, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 13608, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 13608, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 1,139, among the highest in the country.