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SA1 42112
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SA1 42112 stands out for one of the highest concentrations of people living alone in the country, with far more retirees than most areas.
It also has low rents and a notably older population.
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SA1 42112 has a population of 387 — around the middle of the range. 35.4% of people in SA1 42112 are aged 65 or over, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 35%, ahead of Young adults (25–44) (26%). The median age in SA1 42112 is 53 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
11.1% of residents in SA1 42112 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 79%, ahead of India (2%).
6.5% of residents in SA1 42112 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 42112 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 87%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
39.0% of people in SA1 42112 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below the Victoria average of 39.3% but above the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 46%, ahead of No religion (39%).
17.5% of adults in SA1 42112 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 36.5% of people in SA1 42112 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 37%, ahead of Year 11 (17%).
Households in SA1 42112 earn a median $1,073 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 5.0% of households in SA1 42112 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 31%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (28%). The median personal income in SA1 42112 is $622 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
40.3% of residents in SA1 42112 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 residents in SA1 42112 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Mental health (13%). 13.4% of people in SA1 42112 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
15.2% of people in SA1 42112 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 18.4% of people in SA1 42112 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 4.5% of people in SA1 42112 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%).
Households in SA1 42112 average 1.8 people — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 42112, 47.0% of households are people living alone, 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 without children at 47%, ahead of Couples with children (37%). One-parent families make up 19.7% of families in SA1 42112, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 42112 is $220 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 42112 is $1,083, 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 38%, ahead of Owned outright (33%). Homes in SA1 42112 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 42112 have no car — above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 42112 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 61%, ahead of Walked (9%). 5.4% of workers in SA1 42112 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
39.1% of people in SA1 42112 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%). 23.3% of SA1 42112'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 42112 stands at 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 48.2% of workers in SA1 42112 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Health care & social assistance at 25%, ahead of Retail trade (11%). Labour-force participation in SA1 42112 is 49.1%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 42112, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 2 — well below average. In SA1 42112, economic resources (ier decile) account for 2, well below average. In SA1 42112, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 908, well below average.