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SA1 18203

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SA1 18203 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has a highly educated population and a younger age profile than most.

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SA1 18203 has a population of 662 — well above average. Children under 15 make up 8.2% of SA1 18203'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 52%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (17%). The median age in SA1 18203 is 33 yrs, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

52.4% of residents in SA1 18203 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 44%, ahead of India (16%).

45.8% of residents in SA1 18203 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 5.9% of people in SA1 18203 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 50%, ahead of Punjabi (3%).

38.8% of people in SA1 18203 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 No religion at 39%, ahead of Christianity (22%).

46.0% of adults in SA1 18203 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 83.4% of people in SA1 18203 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 83%, ahead of Year 11 (6%).

Households in SA1 18203 earn a median $1,564 a week — below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 18203 is $992 a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (30%). 13.7% of people in SA1 18203 earn $2,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).

24.8% of residents in SA1 18203 live with a long-term health condition — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 11.3% of people in SA1 18203 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 11%, ahead of Other condition (9%). 4.1% of residents in SA1 18203 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

10.2% of people in SA1 18203 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 14.2% of people in SA1 18203 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 12.9% of people in SA1 18203 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 18203 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 18203, 49.7% of households are people living alone, 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 49%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). One-parent families make up 10.1% of families in SA1 18203, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 18203 is $356 — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 4.6% of dwellings in SA1 18203 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 61%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). 13.2% of homes in SA1 18203 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

15.9% of households in SA1 18203 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 8.2% of workers in SA1 18203 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 37%, ahead of Worked at home (32%). 32.0% of workers in SA1 18203 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

66.3% of people in SA1 18203 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 37.5% of SA1 18203'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 18203 stands at 5.0% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 18203 is 75.6%, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Professional & technical at 14%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). 63.2% of workers in SA1 18203 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 18203, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 7 — above average. In SA1 18203, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 18203, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 9, well above average.

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