Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 37208
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SA1 37208 has a slightly higher share of renters than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.
It's also marked by a slightly less degree-qualified population and a somewhat younger age profile.
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SA1 37208 has a population of 361 — below average. 20.0% of people in SA1 37208 are in a de facto relationship, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (21%). The median age in SA1 37208 is 36 yrs, below average (below both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
20.2% of residents in SA1 37208 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 74%, ahead of England (6%).
11.9% of residents in SA1 37208 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 2.2% of people in SA1 37208 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 82%, ahead of Greek (2%).
60.1% of people in SA1 37208 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 60%, ahead of Christianity (27%).
13.5% of adults in SA1 37208 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 54.0% of people in SA1 37208 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 54%, ahead of Year 10 (17%).
Households in SA1 37208 earn a median $1,312 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 37208 earn a median $1,490 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 42%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (29%). 4.6% of people in SA1 37208 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
36.6% of residents in SA1 37208 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 16.1% of people in SA1 37208 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 Mental health at 16%, ahead of Arthritis (12%). 8.3% of residents in SA1 37208 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
7.2% of people in SA1 37208 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 14.1% of people in SA1 37208 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 3.2% of people in SA1 37208 have served in the Defence Force, above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 37208 average 2.3 people — below average. One-parent families make up 31.5% of families in SA1 37208, 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 37%, ahead of One-parent families (32%). In SA1 37208, 28.9% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 37208 is $330 — below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). Renters occupy 43.0% of homes in SA1 37208, well above average (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 43%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (35%). 20.4% of homes in SA1 37208 are owned outright, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).
10.6% of households in SA1 37208 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 37208 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 58%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 17.4% of workers in SA1 37208 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
43.0% of people in SA1 37208 changed address in the past five years — above average (above both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 37208's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 37208 stands at 7.2% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 37208 is 54.9%, below average (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 20%, ahead of Construction (9%). 58.4% of workers in SA1 37208 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 37208, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 37208, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 37208, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 903, well below average.