Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 41202
1 km²
SA1 41202 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with some of the cheapest rents in the country.
It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and an older age profile than most.
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SA1 41202 is home to 348 people — below average. The median age in SA1 41202 is 52 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 28%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). 6.9% of SA1 41202'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%).
4.3% of residents in SA1 41202 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 85%, ahead of England (2%).
0.0% of residents in SA1 41202 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 41202 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 91%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
38.8% of people in SA1 41202 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 49%, ahead of No religion (39%).
3.1% of adults in SA1 41202 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%). 20.5% of people in SA1 41202 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 26%, ahead of Year 9 or below (21%).
The median household income in SA1 41202 is $966 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 41202 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 50%, ahead of Under $650 (23%). 2.9% of households in SA1 41202 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%).
36.2% of residents in SA1 41202 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 8.0% of residents in SA1 41202 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 16%, ahead of Asthma (12%). 5.7% of people in SA1 41202 report a mental health condition, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
16.8% of people in SA1 41202 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 5.2% of people in SA1 41202 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%). 24.8% of people in SA1 41202 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).
Households in SA1 41202 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 21.5% of families in SA1 41202, 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 39%, ahead of Couples without children (36%). 33.1% of households in SA1 41202 are single-person households, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 41202 pay a median $150 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 41202 is $873, 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 48%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (32%). 48.2% of homes in SA1 41202 are owned outright, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).
2.2% of households in SA1 41202 have no car — below average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 41202 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) (2%). 2.4% of workers in SA1 41202 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
35.7% of people in SA1 41202 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%).
SA1 41202's unemployment rate is 6.8% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 41202 is 46.5%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Construction at 19%, ahead of Manufacturing (10%). 55.6% of workers in SA1 41202 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 41202, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 41202, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 41202, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.