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SA1 41901

1 km²

SA1 41901 stands out for very low household incomes, with many people living alone.

Beyond that, it has a notably older population and low rents.

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SA1 41901 is home to 194 people — well below average. Children under 15 make up 4.1% of SA1 41901's population, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (26%). The median age in SA1 41901 is 56 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

12.4% of residents in SA1 41901 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 74%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

4.1% of residents in SA1 41901 use a language other than English at home — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 41901 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 83%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

44.8% of people in SA1 41901 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 (37%).

11.1% of adults in SA1 41901 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 31.8% of people in SA1 41901 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 32%, ahead of Year 9 or below (19%).

The median household income in SA1 41901 is $850 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 41901 is $537 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is Under $650 at 37%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (24%). 3.9% of people in SA1 41901 earn $2,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 12.3% and the national 12.5%).

40.7% of residents in SA1 41901 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 16.0% of people in SA1 41901 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 Arthritis at 18%, ahead of Mental health (16%). 7.2% of residents in SA1 41901 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

20.6% of people in SA1 41901 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 7.8% of people in SA1 41901 have served in the Defence Force, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%). 18.3% of people in SA1 41901 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 41901 average 1.9 people — well below average. 46.1% of households in SA1 41901 are single-person households, 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 with children at 48%, ahead of Couples without children (47%). One-parent families make up 5.9% of families in SA1 41901, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 41901 pay a median $215 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 41901 is $1,000, 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 36%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (30%). Homes in SA1 41901 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

8.1% of households in SA1 41901 have no car — above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 41901 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 71%, ahead of Worked at home (10%). 9.7% of workers in SA1 41901 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

35.7% of people in SA1 41901 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%). 0.0% of SA1 41901'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 41901's unemployment rate is 9.8% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 41901 is 45.6%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 19%, ahead of Education & training (15%). 54.2% of workers in SA1 41901 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 41901, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 41901, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 41901, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average.

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