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SA1 42303

3 km²

SA1 42303 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with very low household incomes.

Beyond that, it has very few university graduates and an older age profile than most.

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SA1 42303 has a population of 311 — below average. The median age in SA1 42303 is 55 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 35%, ahead of Seniors (65+) (30%). 30.2% of people in SA1 42303 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

9.0% of residents in SA1 42303 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 81%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

3.9% of residents in SA1 42303 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 42303 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 86%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).

42.8% of people in SA1 42303 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 (43%).

5.5% of adults in SA1 42303 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%). 26.0% of people in SA1 42303 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 26%, ahead of Year 10 (26%).

Households in SA1 42303 earn a median $812 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). 2.0% of households in SA1 42303 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 38%, ahead of Under $650 (35%). Families in SA1 42303 earn a median $1,218 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120).

33.4% of residents in SA1 42303 live with a long-term health condition — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 7.4% of residents in SA1 42303 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 13%, ahead of Other condition (11%). 10.0% of people in SA1 42303 report a mental health condition, above average (above both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).

22.9% of people in SA1 42303 volunteer — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 15.1% of people in SA1 42303 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 15.9% of people in SA1 42303 provide unpaid care to others, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 12.9% and the national 11.9%).

Households in SA1 42303 average 1.9 people — well below average. In SA1 42303, 42.4% of households are people living alone, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 41%, ahead of Couples with children (39%). One-parent families make up 17.1% of families in SA1 42303, above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 42303 is $150 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 42303 is $758, 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 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (27%). Homes in SA1 42303 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).

5.4% of households in SA1 42303 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 42303 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 56%, ahead of Walked (15%). 7.3% of workers in SA1 42303 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

31.2% of people in SA1 42303 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the Victoria average of 40.0% and the national 40.7%). 14.3% of SA1 42303's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, above average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).

Unemployment in SA1 42303 stands at 6.0% — above average (above both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 42303 is 49.4%, 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 Agriculture, forestry & fishing (15%). 51.6% of workers in SA1 42303 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 42303, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 42303, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 1, among the lowest in the country. In SA1 42303, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 860, well below average.

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