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SA1 38304

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SA1 38304 stands out for one of the oldest populations in the country, with a strikingly large over-65 community.

It also has modest household incomes and slightly more people living alone than usual.

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SA1 38304 has a population of 326 — below average. 0.0% of SA1 38304'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%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 41%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (30%). The median age in SA1 38304 is 59 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

15.3% of residents in SA1 38304 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 80%, ahead of England (5%).

3.4% of residents in SA1 38304 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 38304 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 93%, ahead of Greek (2%).

46.6% of people in SA1 38304 report no religion — above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 47%, ahead of Christianity (46%).

24.1% of adults in SA1 38304 hold a bachelor degree or higher — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 48.1% of people in SA1 38304 finished Year 12, below average (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 48%, ahead of Year 10 (19%).

Households in SA1 38304 earn a median $1,130 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 38304 earn a median $1,446 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 41%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (19%). The median personal income in SA1 38304 is $713 a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

36.8% of residents in SA1 38304 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 8.0% of residents in SA1 38304 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 12%, ahead of Asthma (10%). 8.0% of people in SA1 38304 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

14.4% of people in SA1 38304 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 16.4% of people in SA1 38304 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 4.5% of people in SA1 38304 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 38304 average 2.0 people — well below average. In SA1 38304, 34.0% of households are people living alone, 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 55%, ahead of Couples with children (33%). One-parent families make up 10.4% of families in SA1 38304, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 38304 is $371 — around the middle of the range (above the Victoria average of $370 but below the national $375). Homes in SA1 38304 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 55%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (25%). 55.3% of homes in SA1 38304 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).

0.0% of households in SA1 38304 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 38304 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 50%, ahead of Worked at home (32%). 31.8% of workers in SA1 38304 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

34.0% of people in SA1 38304 changed address in the past five years — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 38304'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 38304 stands at 6.6% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 43.9% of workers in SA1 38304 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 Professional & technical at 18%, ahead of Construction (17%). Labour-force participation in SA1 38304 is 45.8%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).

In SA1 38304, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 5 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 38304, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 38304, economic resources (ier decile) account for 6, around the middle of the range.

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