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SA1 56701
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SA1 56701 stands out for a markedly youthful population, with a population that overwhelmingly rents.
It also has a small retiree community and many people living alone.
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SA1 56701 is home to 349 people — below average. The median age in SA1 56701 is 26 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 47%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (34%). 0.0% of SA1 56701'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%).
62.2% of residents in SA1 56701 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 19%, ahead of India (17%).
54.2% of residents in SA1 56701 use a language other than English at home — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.9% of people in SA1 56701 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 26%, ahead of Mandarin (20%).
39.0% of people in SA1 56701 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the Victoria average of 39.3% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 39%, ahead of Not stated (21%).
41.7% of adults in SA1 56701 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 74.8% of people in SA1 56701 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 9 or below (5%).
The median household income in SA1 56701 is $1,163 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 2.8% of people in SA1 56701 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 33%, ahead of Under $650 (31%). The median personal income in SA1 56701 is $597 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
10.3% of residents in SA1 56701 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%). 2.3% of residents in SA1 56701 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 Mental health at 5%, ahead of Asthma (3%). 5.2% of people in SA1 56701 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
12.3% of people in SA1 56701 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 7.1% of people in SA1 56701 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 56701 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 56701 average 2.1 people — well below average. 40.2% of households in SA1 56701 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 51%, ahead of Couples with children (28%). One-parent families make up 11.4% of families in SA1 56701, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 56701 pay a median $330 a week — below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 79.5% of households in SA1 56701 rent, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 80%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (12%). 6.6% of homes in SA1 56701 are owned outright, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).
33.9% of households in SA1 56701 have no car — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 4.8% of workers in SA1 56701 get to work by public transport, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.9% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 46%, ahead of Worked at home (12%). 11.9% of workers in SA1 56701 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
69.1% of people in SA1 56701 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%). 53.5% of SA1 56701's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 56701's unemployment rate is 11.1% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 41.1% of workers in SA1 56701 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 14%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). Labour-force participation in SA1 56701 is 58.3%, below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 56701, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 56701, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 56701, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 8, above average.