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SA1 55902

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SA1 55902 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with remarkably few over-65s.

It also has fewer people living alone than most areas and more residents than most areas.

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SA1 55902 is home to 749 people — well above average. 0.0% of SA1 55902'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 41%, ahead of Children (0–14) (30%). The median age in SA1 55902 is 29 yrs, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

57.7% of residents in SA1 55902 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 39%, ahead of India (19%).

64.5% of residents in SA1 55902 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%). 9.6% of people in SA1 55902 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 31%, ahead of Punjabi (12%).

18.6% of people in SA1 55902 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 31%, ahead of No religion (19%).

29.0% of adults in SA1 55902 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (below the Victoria average of 29.2% but above the national 26.3%). 73.9% of people in SA1 55902 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 74%, ahead of Year 9 or below (10%).

The median household income in SA1 55902 is $2,098 a week — above average (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 55902 is $841 a week, around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (24%). Families in SA1 55902 earn a median $2,008 a week, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

13.5% of residents in SA1 55902 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%). 4.5% of people in SA1 55902 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 5%, ahead of Mental health (5%). 2.7% of residents in SA1 55902 need help with daily activities, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

7.2% of people in SA1 55902 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 41.0% of people in SA1 55902 look after children without pay, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 55902 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 55902 average 3.5 people — among the highest in the country. 8.6% of households in SA1 55902 are single-person households, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 72%, ahead of Couples without children (13%). One-parent families make up 13.1% of families in SA1 55902, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 55902 pay a median $381 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 6.7% of homes in SA1 55902 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 56%, ahead of Rented (36%). 98.1% of homes in SA1 55902 have three or more bedrooms, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

2.9% of households in SA1 55902 have no car — below average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 3.1% of workers in SA1 55902 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 61%, ahead of Worked at home (18%). 17.6% of workers in SA1 55902 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

70.8% of people in SA1 55902 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%). 25.0% of SA1 55902'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 55902's unemployment rate is 5.1% — around the middle of the range (above the Victoria average of 5.0% but below the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 55902 is 71.6%, 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 17%, ahead of Manufacturing (12%). 60.1% of workers in SA1 55902 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 55902, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 55902, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average. In SA1 55902, economic resources (ier decile) account for 7, above average.

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