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SA1 21713

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SA1 21713 has a large over-65 community and a notably older population.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and rents a little above the norm.

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SA1 21713 has a population of 435 — around the middle of the range. 35.2% of people in SA1 21713 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 35%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (25%). Children under 15 make up 10.8% of SA1 21713's population, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).

52.2% of residents in SA1 21713 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 38%, ahead of China (9%).

56.3% of residents in SA1 21713 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 13.6% of people in SA1 21713 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 38%, ahead of Greek (12%).

23.4% of people in SA1 21713 report no religion — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 61%, ahead of No religion (23%).

19.4% of adults in SA1 21713 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 46.3% of people in SA1 21713 finished Year 12, below average (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 46%, ahead of Year 9 or below (25%).

Households in SA1 21713 earn a median $1,103 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 21713 is $474 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 34%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). Families in SA1 21713 earn a median $1,210 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

31.0% of residents in SA1 21713 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 11.0% of residents in SA1 21713 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 12%, ahead of Diabetes (9%). 5.7% of people in SA1 21713 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

7.1% of people in SA1 21713 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 0.8% of people in SA1 21713 have served in the Defence Force, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%). 15.1% of people in SA1 21713 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 21713 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 14.8% of families in SA1 21713, around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 46%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). In SA1 21713, 24.7% 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 21713 is $426 — above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 60.2% of homes in SA1 21713 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (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 60%, ahead of Rented (23%). 98.8% of homes in SA1 21713 have three or more bedrooms, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

9.0% of households in SA1 21713 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 21713 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 56%, ahead of Worked at home (23%). 22.7% of workers in SA1 21713 work from home, above average (below the Victoria average of 25.7% but above the national 21.0%).

32.0% of people in SA1 21713 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 10.1% of SA1 21713's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 21713 stands at 6.1% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 21713 is 41.8%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 12%, ahead of Construction (10%). 58.4% of workers in SA1 21713 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 21713, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 21713, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 21713, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 4, below average.

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