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SA1 47409

5 km²

SA1 47409 stands out for some of the cheapest rents in the country, with low household incomes.

It's also marked by an older age profile than most and far more retirees than most areas.

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SA1 47409 has a population of 488 — above average. The median age in SA1 47409 is 51 yrs, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 30%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (29%). 30.3% of people in SA1 47409 are aged 65 or over, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 16.8% and the national 17.2%).

5.5% of residents in SA1 47409 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 89%, ahead of New Zealand (3%).

1.8% of residents in SA1 47409 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 47409 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 95%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

38.7% of people in SA1 47409 report no religion — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 54%, ahead of No religion (39%).

10.0% of adults in SA1 47409 hold a bachelor degree or higher — well below average (below both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 35.9% of people in SA1 47409 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 9 or below (22%).

Households in SA1 47409 earn a median $964 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). The median personal income in SA1 47409 is $497 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 34%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). 1.9% of people in SA1 47409 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%).

48.8% of residents in SA1 47409 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%). 19.1% of people in SA1 47409 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 Mental health at 19%, ahead of Arthritis (18%). 19.7% of residents in SA1 47409 need help with daily activities, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%).

17.6% of people in SA1 47409 volunteer — above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 18.1% of people in SA1 47409 look after children without pay, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%). 19.7% of people in SA1 47409 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%).

Households in SA1 47409 average 2.1 people — well below average. In SA1 47409, 37.5% 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 with children at 49%, ahead of Couples without children (32%). One-parent families make up 19.5% of families in SA1 47409, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%).

The median weekly rent in SA1 47409 is $190 — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). The median monthly mortgage repayment in SA1 47409 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 42%, ahead of Rented (27%). 65.4% of homes in SA1 47409 have three or more bedrooms, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 74.1% and the national 73.8%).

10.7% of households in SA1 47409 have no car — well above average (above both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47409 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 67%, ahead of Walked (7%). 6.0% of workers in SA1 47409 work from home, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).

34.9% of people in SA1 47409 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%). 0.0% of SA1 47409'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%).

Unemployment in SA1 47409 stands at 3.5% — below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47409 is 46.3%, 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 18%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (11%). 54.8% of workers in SA1 47409 are employed full-time, below average (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%).

In SA1 47409, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 1 — among the lowest in the country. In SA1 47409, socio-economic advantage (irsad score) account for 865, well below average. In SA1 47409, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 2, well below average.

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