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SA1 41921

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SA1 41921 stands out for an exceptional share of single-person households, with low household incomes.

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

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SA1 41921 is home to 301 people — well below average. Children under 15 make up 10.6% of SA1 41921's population, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 18.0% and the national 18.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 28%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (26%). The median age in SA1 41921 is 50 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).

18.6% of residents in SA1 41921 were born overseas — below average (below both the Victoria average of 30.0% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of Italy (4%).

13.3% of residents in SA1 41921 use a language other than English at home — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 3.0% of people in SA1 41921 speak English not well or not at all, above average (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 77%, ahead of Italian (4%).

31.9% of people in SA1 41921 report no religion — below average (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 51%, ahead of No religion (32%).

13.6% of adults in SA1 41921 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 36.3% of people in SA1 41921 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 61.8% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 36%, ahead of Year 11 (18%).

The median household income in SA1 41921 is $966 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 6.8% of households in SA1 41921 bring in $3,000 or more a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 22.7% and the national 22.6%). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 32%, ahead of Under $650 (29%). Families in SA1 41921 earn a median $1,471 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

42.2% of residents in SA1 41921 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%). 15.3% of people in SA1 41921 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 16%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 11.0% of residents in SA1 41921 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

17.0% of people in SA1 41921 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 15.5% of people in SA1 41921 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 1.1% of people in SA1 41921 have served in the Defence Force, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).

Households in SA1 41921 average 1.9 people — well below average. 48.6% of households in SA1 41921 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 37%, ahead of Couples without children (37%). One-parent families make up 18.2% of families in SA1 41921, above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

Renters in SA1 41921 pay a median $231 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 41921 is $1,300, well below average (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 38%, ahead of Owned outright (36%). Homes in SA1 41921 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

8.5% of households in SA1 41921 have no car — above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 41921 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 59%, ahead of Walked (11%). 11.2% of workers in SA1 41921 work from home, below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

37.7% of people in SA1 41921 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%). 17.9% of SA1 41921'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%).

SA1 41921's unemployment rate is 3.3% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 41921 is 45.8%, 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 20%, ahead of Manufacturing (17%). 55.2% of workers in SA1 41921 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 41921, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 41921, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 41921, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average.

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