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SA1 39612
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SA1 39612 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with low rents.
It's also marked by far more retirees than most areas and modest household incomes.
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SA1 39612 is home to 311 people — below average. People aged 65 and over make up 29.9% of SA1 39612's population, 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 30%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (28%). The median age in SA1 39612 is 46 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
5.5% of residents in SA1 39612 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 89%, ahead of England (1%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 39612 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 39612 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 Mandarin (0%).
49.5% of people in SA1 39612 report no religion — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 50%, ahead of Christianity (40%).
5.4% of adults in SA1 39612 hold a bachelor degree or higher — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 26.8% of people in SA1 39612 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 27%, ahead of Year 10 (25%).
The median household income in SA1 39612 is $1,260 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 7.4% of households in SA1 39612 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 $650–$1,499 at 36%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). 3.9% of people in SA1 39612 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
41.2% of residents in SA1 39612 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 13.2% of people in SA1 39612 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 16%, ahead of Asthma (14%). 9.6% of residents in SA1 39612 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
13.2% of people in SA1 39612 volunteer — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 23.7% of people in SA1 39612 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, above average (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 13.2% of people in SA1 39612 provide unpaid care to others, above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 39612 average 2.3 people — below average. 34.4% of households in SA1 39612 are single-person households, 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 48%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). One-parent families make up 20.0% of families in SA1 39612, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
Renters in SA1 39612 pay a median $205 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 39612 is $1,051, 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 40%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (34%). Homes in SA1 39612 average 0.80 people per bedroom, below average (above both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
5.6% of households in SA1 39612 have no car — above average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 39612 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 76%, ahead of Car (passenger) (10%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 39612 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%).
28.1% of people in SA1 39612 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%).
SA1 39612's unemployment rate is 6.0% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 50.4% of workers in SA1 39612 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 18%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 39612 is 51.8%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 39612, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 39612, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 39612, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 889, well below average.