Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 55524
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SA1 55524 stands out for one of the smallest retiree shares in the country, with a markedly youthful population.
It also has fewer people living alone than most areas and far more university graduates than most areas.
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SA1 55524 is home to 426 people — around the middle of the range. 0.0% of SA1 55524's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 1.0% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 48%, ahead of Children (0–14) (31%). Children under 15 make up 31.2% of SA1 55524's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).
62.0% of residents in SA1 55524 were born overseas — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 32%, ahead of India (27%).
61.3% of residents in SA1 55524 use a language other than English at home — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 3.1% of people in SA1 55524 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 33%, ahead of Punjabi (13%).
11.7% of people in SA1 55524 report no religion — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 36%, ahead of Hinduism (19%).
43.0% of adults in SA1 55524 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 81.4% of people in SA1 55524 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 10 (7%).
The median household income in SA1 55524 is $2,339 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 55524 is $1,019 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 48%, ahead of $3,000–$3,999 (21%). 31.9% of households in SA1 55524 bring in $3,000 or more a week, above average (above both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).
10.1% of residents in SA1 55524 live with a long-term health condition — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 1.9% of people in SA1 55524 report a mental health condition, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 5%, ahead of Other condition (4%). 0.9% of residents in SA1 55524 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
11.2% of people in SA1 55524 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 49.7% of people in SA1 55524 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 55524 have served in the Defence Force, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 55524 average 3.3 people — well above average. One-parent families make up 6.2% of families in SA1 55524, well 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 81%, ahead of Couples without children (12%). 10.1% of households in SA1 55524 are single-person households, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 55524 pay a median $430 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 0.0% of homes in SA1 55524 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 Owned with a mortgage at 73%, ahead of Rented (20%). 99.2% of homes in SA1 55524 have three or more bedrooms, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).
0.0% of households in SA1 55524 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 3.0% of workers in SA1 55524 get to work by public transport, above average (above the Victoria average of 2.9% but below the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 57%, ahead of Worked at home (20%). 19.6% of workers in SA1 55524 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
91.7% of people in SA1 55524 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%). 12.1% of SA1 55524'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%).
SA1 55524's unemployment rate is 3.7% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 55524 is 85.0%, 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 Health care & social assistance at 17%, ahead of Manufacturing (12%). 64.7% of workers in SA1 55524 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 55524, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 55524, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 55524, economic resources (ier decile) account for 9, well above average.