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SA1 55709
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SA1 55709 stands out for remarkably few over-65s, with a markedly youthful population.
Beyond that, it has more residents than most areas and slightly fewer people living alone than usual.
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SA1 55709 has a population of 564 — well above average. 3.9% of people in SA1 55709 are aged 65 or over, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, ahead of Children (0–14) (28%). Children under 15 make up 28.4% of SA1 55709's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).
54.1% of residents in SA1 55709 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 45%, ahead of India (20%).
53.9% of residents in SA1 55709 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 4.1% of people in SA1 55709 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 44%, ahead of Punjabi (11%).
24.6% of people in SA1 55709 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 37%, ahead of No religion (25%).
29.8% of adults in SA1 55709 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 75.0% of people in SA1 55709 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 75%, ahead of Year 10 (10%).
Households in SA1 55709 earn a median $2,140 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 55709 is $911 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 48%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (19%). 8.4% of people in SA1 55709 earn $2,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
20.0% of residents in SA1 55709 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 6.0% of people in SA1 55709 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 7%, ahead of Mental health (6%). 3.5% of residents in SA1 55709 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
10.6% of people in SA1 55709 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 40.9% of people in SA1 55709 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 1.0% of people in SA1 55709 have served in the Defence Force, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 55709 average 3.2 people — well above average. In SA1 55709, 14.5% of households are people living alone, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 69%, ahead of Couples without children (15%). One-parent families make up 13.9% of families in SA1 55709, around the middle of the range (above the Victoria average of 13.3% but below the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 55709 is $395 — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 8.1% of homes in SA1 55709 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 55%, ahead of Rented (32%). 94.2% of homes in SA1 55709 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 55709 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 14.0% of workers in SA1 55709 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 65%, ahead of Worked at home (14%). 1.0% of workers in SA1 55709 get to work by public transport, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%).
55.0% of people in SA1 55709 changed address in the past five years — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 19.3% of SA1 55709'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%).
Unemployment in SA1 55709 stands at 5.9% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 55709 is 74.9%, 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 21%, ahead of Manufacturing (13%). 63.3% of workers in SA1 55709 are employed full-time, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 55709, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 55709, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 5, around the middle of the range. In SA1 55709, economic resources (ier decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.