Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 38141
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SA1 38141 is characterised by far more retirees than most areas and a notably older population.
It's also marked by far fewer renters than most areas and high rents.
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SA1 38141 is home to 469 people — above average. People aged 65 and over make up 35.0% of SA1 38141's population, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 35%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (27%). The median age in SA1 38141 is 54 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
17.5% of residents in SA1 38141 were born overseas — below average (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 75%, ahead of England (8%).
5.8% of residents in SA1 38141 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 38141 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 91%, ahead of Greek (1%).
44.8% of people in SA1 38141 report no religion — above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 48%, ahead of No religion (45%).
30.0% of adults in SA1 38141 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 65.2% of people in SA1 38141 finished Year 12, 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 65%, ahead of Year 10 (12%).
The median household income in SA1 38141 is $1,924 a week — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 36.6% of households in SA1 38141 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 26%, ahead of $4,000 or more (23%). 17.6% of people in SA1 38141 earn $2,000 or more a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
27.1% of residents in SA1 38141 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 5.1% of people in SA1 38141 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 Arthritis at 12%, ahead of Other condition (9%). 5.5% of residents in SA1 38141 need help with daily activities, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
17.3% of people in SA1 38141 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 32.8% of people in SA1 38141 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 15.2% of people in SA1 38141 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 38141 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 6.6% of families in SA1 38141, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 56%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). 21.1% of households in SA1 38141 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 38141 pay a median $529 a week — well above average (above both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 61.7% of homes in SA1 38141 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 62%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). 8.0% of households in SA1 38141 rent, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%).
5.2% of households in SA1 38141 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 38141 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 Worked at home at 39%, ahead of Car (driver) (38%). 38.8% of workers in SA1 38141 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
26.5% of people in SA1 38141 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 38141'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%).
SA1 38141's unemployment rate is 5.2% — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 38141 is 49.6%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 14%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (12%). 53.2% of workers in SA1 38141 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 38141, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 9 — well above average. In SA1 38141, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 9, well above average. In SA1 38141, economic resources (ier decile) account for 9, well above average.