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SA1 55812

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SA1 55812 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with remarkably few over-65s.

It's also marked by fewer people living alone than most areas and more residents than most areas.

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SA1 55812 is home to 836 people — well above average. The median age in SA1 55812 is 28 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 40%, ahead of Children (0–14) (28%). People aged 65 and over make up 4.1% of SA1 55812's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

47.8% of residents in SA1 55812 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 47%, ahead of India (19%).

51.2% of residents in SA1 55812 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 6.0% of people in SA1 55812 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 44%, ahead of Punjabi (14%).

31.0% of people in SA1 55812 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 31%, ahead of No religion (31%).

25.9% of adults in SA1 55812 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%). 66.9% of people in SA1 55812 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 67%, ahead of Year 10 (10%).

The median household income in SA1 55812 is $1,927 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 5.5% of people in SA1 55812 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 50%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (23%). 12.4% of households in SA1 55812 bring in $3,000 or more a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).

18.4% of residents in SA1 55812 live with a long-term health condition — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 2.3% of residents in SA1 55812 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 8%, ahead of Mental health (6%). 5.7% of people in SA1 55812 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

6.8% of people in SA1 55812 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 37.4% of people in SA1 55812 look after children without pay, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 8.5% of people in SA1 55812 provide unpaid care to others, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 55812 average 3.4 people — among the highest in the country. 11.1% of households in SA1 55812 are single-person households, 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 70%, ahead of One-parent families (16%). One-parent families make up 16.0% of families in SA1 55812, above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 55812 pay a median $400 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 100.0% of homes in SA1 55812 have three or more bedrooms, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 62%, ahead of Rented (34%). 4.7% of homes in SA1 55812 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).

0.0% of households in SA1 55812 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 12.7% of workers in SA1 55812 work from home, below average (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 67%, ahead of Worked at home (13%). 0.8% of workers in SA1 55812 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%).

76.9% of people in SA1 55812 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%). 14.8% of SA1 55812's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below the Victoria average of 15.6% but above the national 14.5%).

SA1 55812's unemployment rate is 5.9% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 55812 is 68.1%, 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 (10%). 61.5% of workers in SA1 55812 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 55812, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 55812, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 55812, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.

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