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SA1 30927

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SA1 30927 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.

It's also marked by very low household incomes and low rents.

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SA1 30927 is home to 288 people — well below average. The median age in SA1 30927 is 73 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 55%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (17%). People aged 65 and over make up 54.5% of SA1 30927's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

74.0% of residents in SA1 30927 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 18%, ahead of India (8%).

70.8% of residents in SA1 30927 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%). 25.7% of people in SA1 30927 speak English not well or not at all, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is Greek at 49%, ahead of English only (22%).

13.5% of people in SA1 30927 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 69%, ahead of No religion (14%).

11.5% of adults in SA1 30927 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 32.1% of people in SA1 30927 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 32%, ahead of Year 9 or below (4%).

The median household income in SA1 30927 is $843 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 30927 earn a median $1,125 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 37%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). 1.1% of people in SA1 30927 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).

62.8% of residents in SA1 30927 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 46.5% of people in SA1 30927 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 47%, ahead of Mental health (47%). 49.7% of residents in SA1 30927 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

4.5% of people in SA1 30927 volunteer — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 3.3% of people in SA1 30927 provide unpaid care to others, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 8.2% of people in SA1 30927 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 30927 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 29.3% of families in SA1 30927, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 51%, ahead of One-parent families (29%). 44.6% of households in SA1 30927 are single-person households, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 30927 pay a median $207 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 12.3% of dwellings in SA1 30927 are separate houses, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 73.4% and the national 72.3%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 37%, ahead of Owned outright (26%). 26.2% of homes in SA1 30927 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

15.4% of households in SA1 30927 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 30927 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 54%, ahead of Worked at home (16%). 15.9% of workers in SA1 30927 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

16.7% of people in SA1 30927 changed address in the past five years — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 2.8% of SA1 30927's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 30927's unemployment rate is 4.8% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 30927 is 23.0%, among the lowest in the country (below 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 19%, ahead of Construction (13%). 57.1% of workers in SA1 30927 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 30927, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 30927, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 30927, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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