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SA1 52705

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SA1 52705 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with few over-65s.

It also has a largely renting community and somewhat more residents than usual.

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SA1 52705 is home to 524 people — well above average. Children under 15 make up 31.1% of SA1 52705's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, ahead of Children (0–14) (31%). The median age in SA1 52705 is 30 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

26.3% of residents in SA1 52705 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 72%, ahead of India (8%).

27.9% of residents in SA1 52705 use a language other than English at home — above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 3.8% of people in SA1 52705 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below the Victoria average of 4.4% but above the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 69%, ahead of Punjabi (4%).

43.7% of people in SA1 52705 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 44%, ahead of Christianity (35%).

23.8% of adults in SA1 52705 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%). 65.2% of people in SA1 52705 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 65%, ahead of Year 10 (15%).

The median household income in SA1 52705 is $1,854 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 52705 is $953 a week, 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 45%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). 15.3% of households in SA1 52705 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).

21.6% of residents in SA1 52705 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 3.2% of residents in SA1 52705 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 9%, ahead of Other condition (9%). 8.6% of people in SA1 52705 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

9.7% of people in SA1 52705 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 43.4% of people in SA1 52705 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 25.4% of people in SA1 52705 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 52705 average 3.1 people — well above average. One-parent families make up 26.6% of families in SA1 52705, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 62%, ahead of One-parent families (27%). 14.1% of households in SA1 52705 are single-person households, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 52705 pay a median $400 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 3.5% of homes in SA1 52705 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 52%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (41%). 97.6% of homes in SA1 52705 have three or more bedrooms, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

0.0% of households in SA1 52705 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 52705 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 60%, ahead of Worked at home (18%). 18.1% of workers in SA1 52705 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

75.0% of people in SA1 52705 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%). 24.6% of SA1 52705'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 52705's unemployment rate is 4.2% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 52705 is 72.7%, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 18%, ahead of Retail trade (10%). 62.7% of workers in SA1 52705 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 52705, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 52705, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 52705, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 4, below average.

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