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SA1 52108

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SA1 52108 stands out for some of the steepest rents in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and far more university graduates than most areas.

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SA1 52108 has a population of 474 — above average. 40.5% of people in SA1 52108 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (22%). The median age in SA1 52108 is 56 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

28.3% of residents in SA1 52108 were born overseas — above average (below the Victoria average of 30.0% but above the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 69%, ahead of China (5%).

24.5% of residents in SA1 52108 use a language other than English at home — above average (below the Victoria average of 27.6% but above the national 22.3%). 5.1% of people in SA1 52108 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 English only at 71%, ahead of Mandarin (9%).

38.8% of people in SA1 52108 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 42%, ahead of No religion (39%).

46.5% of adults in SA1 52108 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 70.2% of people in SA1 52108 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 70%, ahead of Year 11 (5%).

Households in SA1 52108 earn a median $2,381 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 22.4% of people in SA1 52108 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $4,000 or more at 26%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (23%). The median personal income in SA1 52108 is $1,104 a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

37.3% of residents in SA1 52108 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 17.5% of residents in SA1 52108 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 14%, ahead of Other condition (14%). 11.0% of people in SA1 52108 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

17.0% of people in SA1 52108 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 13.7% of people in SA1 52108 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%). 21.2% of people in SA1 52108 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 52108 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 10.5% of families in SA1 52108, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 54%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). In SA1 52108, 21.9% of households are people living alone, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 52108 is $698 — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 50.3% of homes in SA1 52108 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 50%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (25%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 52108 is $2,500, well above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863).

4.5% of households in SA1 52108 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 43.6% of workers in SA1 52108 work from home, well above average (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 44%, ahead of Car (driver) (31%). 5.8% of workers in SA1 52108 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).

41.8% of people in SA1 52108 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 11.9% of SA1 52108's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 52108 stands at 4.4% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 52108 is 43.2%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 22%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (18%). 60.5% of workers in SA1 52108 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 52108, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 10 — among the highest in the country. In SA1 52108, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country. In SA1 52108, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.

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