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SA1 40704

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SA1 40704 stands out for very low household incomes, with very few university graduates.

It's also marked by very low rents and an ageing population.

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SA1 40704 is home to 356 people — below average. The median age in SA1 40704 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 28%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). People aged 65 and over make up 27.5% of SA1 40704's population, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

9.8% of residents in SA1 40704 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 81%, ahead of England (3%).

4.5% of residents in SA1 40704 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 40704 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 90%, ahead of Tagalog (2%).

41.3% of people in SA1 40704 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 47%, ahead of No religion (41%).

5.3% of adults in SA1 40704 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%). 24.6% of people in SA1 40704 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 10 at 31%, ahead of Year 12 (25%).

The median household income in SA1 40704 is $772 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 40704 earn a median $969 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 37%, ahead of Under $650 (35%). The median personal income in SA1 40704 is $462 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).

43.3% of residents in SA1 40704 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%). 19.1% of people in SA1 40704 report a mental health condition, among the highest in the country (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 19%, ahead of Arthritis (15%). 12.4% of residents in SA1 40704 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

8.9% of people in SA1 40704 volunteer — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 17.5% of people in SA1 40704 provide unpaid care to others, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 21.1% of people in SA1 40704 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 40704 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 31.3% of families in SA1 40704, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 37%, ahead of One-parent families (31%). 34.2% of households in SA1 40704 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

Renters in SA1 40704 pay a median $200 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 40704 is $910, 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 Rented at 42%, ahead of Owned outright (30%). Homes in SA1 40704 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

12.2% of households in SA1 40704 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 40704 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 64%, ahead of Worked at home (7%). 7.0% of workers in SA1 40704 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

33.2% of people in SA1 40704 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 40704's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

SA1 40704's unemployment rate is 10.6% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 40704 is 40.6%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Manufacturing at 21%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (11%). 57.0% of workers in SA1 40704 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 40704, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40704, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 40704, economic resources (ier decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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