Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 40101
1 km²
SA1 40101 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with very low household incomes.
It's also marked by very few university graduates and a markedly older age profile.
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SA1 40101 has a population of 179 — well below average. The median age in SA1 40101 is 60 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 45%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (39%). Children under 15 make up 6.1% of SA1 40101's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%).
10.1% of residents in SA1 40101 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 75%, ahead of England (6%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 40101 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 40101 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 84%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
33.0% of people in SA1 40101 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 47%, ahead of No religion (33%).
5.4% of adults in SA1 40101 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%). 22.4% of people in SA1 40101 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 9 or below at 25%, ahead of Year 12 (22%).
Households in SA1 40101 earn a median $762 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 0.0% of people in SA1 40101 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 41%, ahead of Under $650 (32%). 0.0% of households in SA1 40101 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%).
39.7% of residents in SA1 40101 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 10.6% of residents in SA1 40101 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 15%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 13.4% of people in SA1 40101 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
26.5% of people in SA1 40101 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 23.5% of people in SA1 40101 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 9.6% of people in SA1 40101 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 40101 average 1.7 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40101, 46.0% 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 without children at 54%, ahead of One-parent families (27%). One-parent families make up 27.1% of families in SA1 40101, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 40101 is $80 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 40101 is $650, 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 71%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (18%). Homes in SA1 40101 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).
4.5% of households in SA1 40101 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 40101 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 68%, ahead of Car (passenger) (6%). 5.7% of workers in SA1 40101 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
25.3% of people in SA1 40101 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%).
Unemployment in SA1 40101 stands at 11.1% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 40101 is 32.5%, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 28%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (21%). 47.2% of workers in SA1 40101 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 40101, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40101, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40101, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.