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SA1 56708

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SA1 56708 stands out for one of the youngest populations in the country, with an unusually renter-heavy population.

It's also marked by remarkably few over-65s and an exceptionally well-educated community.

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SA1 56708 has a population of 221 — well below average. The median age in SA1 56708 is 25 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 44%, ahead of Youth (15–24) (43%). 0.0% of people in SA1 56708 are aged 65 or over, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

71.0% of residents in SA1 56708 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 China at 32%, ahead of Australia (21%).

70.6% of residents in SA1 56708 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%). 5.0% of people in SA1 56708 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 Mandarin at 38%, ahead of English only (20%).

54.3% of people in SA1 56708 report no religion — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 54%, ahead of Christianity (18%).

56.9% of adults in SA1 56708 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 90.4% of people in SA1 56708 finished Year 12, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 90%, ahead of Year 10 (2%).

Households in SA1 56708 earn a median $1,025 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 6.7% of households in SA1 56708 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 37%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). Families in SA1 56708 earn a median $1,395 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

10.0% of residents in SA1 56708 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%). 0.0% of residents in SA1 56708 need help with daily activities, among the lowest in the country (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 Other condition (4%). 4.5% of people in SA1 56708 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

11.8% of people in SA1 56708 volunteer — below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 7.6% of people in SA1 56708 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 56708 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 56708 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 56708, 47.5% of households are people living alone, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 70%, ahead of Couples with children (19%). One-parent families make up 8.8% of families in SA1 56708, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 56708 is $400 — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Renters occupy 78.3% of homes in SA1 56708, 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 78%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (8%). 9.2% of homes in SA1 56708 have three or more bedrooms, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

21.0% of households in SA1 56708 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 56708 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 38%, ahead of Worked at home (27%). 26.9% of workers in SA1 56708 work from home, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

84.2% of people in SA1 56708 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%). 51.6% of SA1 56708'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 56708 stands at 12.2% — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 56708 is 58.3%, below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 13%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (13%). 56.7% of workers in SA1 56708 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 56708, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 8 — above average. In SA1 56708, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 56708, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 10, among the highest in the country.

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