Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 39103
2 km²
SA1 39103 stands out for some of the lowest household incomes in the country, with very low rents.
It also has fewer university graduates than most areas and far more retirees than most areas.
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SA1 39103 has a population of 566 — well above average. 31.4% of people in SA1 39103 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 31%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). The median age in SA1 39103 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
3.9% of residents in SA1 39103 were born overseas — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 86%, ahead of New Zealand (1%).
1.8% of residents in SA1 39103 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 39103 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 90%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
37.3% of people in SA1 39103 report no religion — below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 54%, ahead of No religion (37%).
8.7% of adults in SA1 39103 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 28.2% of people in SA1 39103 finished Year 12, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 28%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).
Households in SA1 39103 earn a median $911 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 39103 earn a median $1,229 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 35%, ahead of Under $650 (30%). The median personal income in SA1 39103 is $539 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
33.9% of residents in SA1 39103 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 6.7% of residents in SA1 39103 need help with daily activities, 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 13%, ahead of Mental health (10%). 10.2% of people in SA1 39103 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
21.8% of people in SA1 39103 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 18.0% of people in SA1 39103 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 14.9% of people in SA1 39103 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 39103 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 39103, 39.4% 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 with children at 45%, ahead of Couples without children (31%). One-parent families make up 21.4% of families in SA1 39103, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 39103 is $195 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 39103 is $867, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 48%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). Homes in SA1 39103 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
7.0% of households in SA1 39103 have no car — above average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 39103 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 70%, ahead of Walked (8%). 2.3% of workers in SA1 39103 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
23.3% of people in SA1 39103 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 39103'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 39103 stands at 5.1% — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 39103 is 48.5%, well 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 21%, ahead of Retail trade (17%). 53.0% of workers in SA1 39103 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 39103, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 39103, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 885, well below average. In SA1 39103, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.