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SA1 47015
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SA1 47015 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with modest household incomes.
Beyond that, it has rents well below most areas and a large over-65 community.
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SA1 47015 is home to 407 people — around the middle of the range. 8.4% of SA1 47015's residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 1.0% and the national 3.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (25%). People aged 65 and over make up 24.6% of SA1 47015's population, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
21.1% of residents in SA1 47015 were born overseas — around the middle of the range (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 Philippines (3%).
20.1% of residents in SA1 47015 use a language other than English at home — above average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 5.9% of people in SA1 47015 speak English not well or not at all, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 76%, ahead of Italian (2%).
41.3% of people in SA1 47015 report no religion — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 42%, ahead of No religion (41%).
6.1% of adults in SA1 47015 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%). 39.7% of people in SA1 47015 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 40%, ahead of Year 9 or below (23%).
The median household income in SA1 47015 is $1,027 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 47015 is $493 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 32%, ahead of Under $650 (27%). 1.7% of people in SA1 47015 earn $2,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).
41.5% of residents in SA1 47015 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%). 15.0% of people in SA1 47015 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 Mental health at 15%, ahead of Asthma (12%). 9.3% of residents in SA1 47015 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
8.1% of people in SA1 47015 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 15.9% of people in SA1 47015 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 19.7% of people in SA1 47015 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 47015 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 26.1% of families in SA1 47015, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 41%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). 35.4% of households in SA1 47015 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 47015 pay a median $225 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 47015 is $1,122, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Rented at 42%, ahead of Owned outright (34%). 41.7% of households in SA1 47015 rent, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 28.5% and the national 30.6%).
8.9% of households in SA1 47015 have no car — above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47015 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 77%, ahead of Car (passenger) (5%). 2.1% of workers in SA1 47015 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
34.6% of people in SA1 47015 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%). 26.7% of SA1 47015's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 47015's unemployment rate is 15.6% — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47015 is 48.3%, 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 17%, ahead of Retail trade (16%). 58.2% of workers in SA1 47015 are employed full-time, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 47015, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47015, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47015, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.