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SA1 41906

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SA1 41906 stands out for very few university graduates, with very low rents.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

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SA1 41906 has a population of 454 — above average. The median age in SA1 41906 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 32%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (24%). 23.8% of people in SA1 41906 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

13.4% of residents in SA1 41906 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 77%, ahead of England (2%).

6.8% of residents in SA1 41906 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 1.5% of people in SA1 41906 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 85%, ahead of Italian (1%).

42.5% of people in SA1 41906 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 43%, ahead of No religion (43%).

3.6% of adults in SA1 41906 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%). 29.4% of people in SA1 41906 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 29%, ahead of Year 10 (22%).

Households in SA1 41906 earn a median $966 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 1.6% of households in SA1 41906 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%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 37%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (28%). 1.3% of people in SA1 41906 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%).

42.7% of residents in SA1 41906 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%). 16.3% of people in SA1 41906 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 Asthma at 17%, ahead of Mental health (16%). 9.3% of residents in SA1 41906 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

15.0% of people in SA1 41906 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 16.8% of people in SA1 41906 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%). 21.1% of people in SA1 41906 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).

Households in SA1 41906 average 2.2 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 21.9% of families in SA1 41906, 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 44%, ahead of Couples without children (35%). In SA1 41906, 29.1% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 41906 is $188 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 41906 is $867, 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 41%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (35%). 41.3% of homes in SA1 41906 are owned outright, above average (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%).

5.4% of households in SA1 41906 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 41906 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 75%, ahead of Car (passenger) (9%). 5.4% of workers in SA1 41906 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

32.8% of people in SA1 41906 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 29.5% of SA1 41906's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 41906 stands at 11.2% — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 41906 is 47.7%, 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 14%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%). 62.7% of workers in SA1 41906 are employed full-time, above average (above both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 41906, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 41906, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 41906, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country.

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