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SA1 39202

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SA1 39202 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with very low household incomes.

Beyond that, it has low rents and far more retirees than most areas.

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SA1 39202 has a population of 437 — around the middle of the range. 33.0% of people in SA1 39202 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 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (25%). The median age in SA1 39202 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

12.1% of residents in SA1 39202 were born overseas — well 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 Philippines (2%).

12.1% of residents in SA1 39202 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%). 2.3% of people in SA1 39202 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 80%, ahead of Mandarin (2%).

44.2% of people in SA1 39202 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 45%, ahead of No religion (44%).

14.2% of adults in SA1 39202 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 38.4% of people in SA1 39202 finished Year 12, well 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 38%, ahead of Year 10 (21%).

Households in SA1 39202 earn a median $882 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 5.4% of households in SA1 39202 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 Under $650 at 30%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (29%). Families in SA1 39202 earn a median $1,449 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

38.2% of residents in SA1 39202 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 13.5% of people in SA1 39202 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Mental health (14%). 7.8% of residents in SA1 39202 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

19.6% of people in SA1 39202 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 17.2% of people in SA1 39202 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 15.9% of people in SA1 39202 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 39202 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39202, 52.9% 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 with children at 47%, ahead of Couples without children (43%). One-parent families make up 11.7% of families in SA1 39202, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 39202 is $210 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 39202 is $975, 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 43%, ahead of Rented (33%). Homes in SA1 39202 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

15.6% of households in SA1 39202 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 39202 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 65%, ahead of Walked (9%). 9.1% of workers in SA1 39202 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

37.7% of people in SA1 39202 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%). 34.0% of SA1 39202'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 39202 stands at 7.0% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 39202 is 49.7%, 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 19%, ahead of Manufacturing (11%). 54.5% of workers in SA1 39202 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 39202, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 39202, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39202, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 882, well below average.

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