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SA1 40113

231 km²

SA1 40113 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.

It also has an older age profile than most and a large over-65 community.

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SA1 40113 is home to 345 people — below average. The median age in SA1 40113 is 48 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (25%). People aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of SA1 40113's population, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

2.9% of residents in SA1 40113 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 81%, ahead of New Zealand (1%).

0.0% of residents in SA1 40113 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 40113 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 85%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

44.9% of people in SA1 40113 report no religion — above average (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 45%, ahead of Christianity (39%).

6.0% of adults in SA1 40113 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%). 28.0% of people in SA1 40113 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 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 40113 is $1,239 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 4.3% of people in SA1 40113 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%). The most common household income distribution is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, ahead of $650–$1,499 (27%). Families in SA1 40113 earn a median $1,536 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

30.4% of residents in SA1 40113 live with a long-term health condition — above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 6.7% of people in SA1 40113 report a mental health condition, below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 12%, ahead of Asthma (9%). 4.1% of residents in SA1 40113 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

24.9% of people in SA1 40113 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 5.0% of people in SA1 40113 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%). 24.6% of people in SA1 40113 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%).

Households in SA1 40113 average 2.5 people — around the middle of the range. One-parent families make up 5.7% of families in SA1 40113, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples with children at 52%, ahead of Couples without children (38%). 21.0% of households in SA1 40113 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 40113 pay a median $198 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 54.0% of homes in SA1 40113 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 54%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (28%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 40113 is $1,265, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,859 and the national $1,863).

0.0% of households in SA1 40113 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 40113 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 53%, ahead of Worked at home (17%). 17.3% of workers in SA1 40113 work from home, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

23.5% of people in SA1 40113 changed address in the past five years — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%).

SA1 40113's unemployment rate is 4.3% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 40113 is 57.7%, below average (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 46%, ahead of Construction (8%). 56.4% of workers in SA1 40113 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 40113, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 3 — below average. In SA1 40113, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 951, below average. In SA1 40113, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 4, below average.

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