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SA1 42209
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SA1 42209 stands out for one of the least degree-qualified populations, with modest household incomes.
Beyond that, it has rents well below most areas and slightly more over-65s than usual.
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SA1 42209 is home to 408 people — around the middle of the range. 8.6% of SA1 42209'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%). The most common age structure is Older adults (45–64) at 29%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (21%). People aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of SA1 42209's population, above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).
5.1% of residents in SA1 42209 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 86%, ahead of England (1%).
2.9% of residents in SA1 42209 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 42209 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 92%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
42.2% of people in SA1 42209 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 46%, ahead of No religion (42%).
6.0% of adults in SA1 42209 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%). 37.6% of people in SA1 42209 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 38%, ahead of Year 10 (24%).
The median household income in SA1 42209 is $1,031 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 42209 earn a median $1,133 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 30%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (27%). The median personal income in SA1 42209 is $585 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
38.2% of residents in SA1 42209 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 15.0% of people in SA1 42209 report a mental health condition, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 15%, ahead of Mental health (15%). 9.3% of residents in SA1 42209 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).
14.7% of people in SA1 42209 volunteer — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 5.4% of people in SA1 42209 have served in the Defence Force, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 2.0% and the national 2.8%). 15.0% of people in SA1 42209 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).
Households in SA1 42209 average 2.4 people — below average. One-parent families make up 21.9% of families in SA1 42209, 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 45%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). 23.3% of households in SA1 42209 are single-person households, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 42209 pay a median $275 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 42209 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 39%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (34%). Homes in SA1 42209 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
2.6% of households in SA1 42209 have no car — below average (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 42209 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) (7%). 3.0% of workers in SA1 42209 work from home, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
32.2% of people in SA1 42209 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 42209'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 42209's unemployment rate is 5.7% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 42209 is 52.9%, 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 16%, ahead of Manufacturing (15%). 53.8% of workers in SA1 42209 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 42209, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 42209, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 42209, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 860, well below average.