Block (SA1) · Area profile
SA1 47607
91 km²
SA1 47607 has an ageing population and far more retirees than most areas.
It's also marked by more residents than most areas and household incomes a little below the norm.
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SA1 47607 has a population of 550 — well above average. 22.8% of people in SA1 47607 are in a de facto relationship, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 11.2% and the national 11.5%). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 33%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (33%). The median age in SA1 47607 is 56 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 38 yrs and the national 38 yrs).
19.1% of residents in SA1 47607 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 71%, ahead of England (5%).
5.8% of residents in SA1 47607 use a language other than English at home — below average (below both the Victoria average of 27.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.9% of people in SA1 47607 speak English not well or not at all, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 4.4% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 85%, ahead of Mandarin (1%).
62.4% of people in SA1 47607 report no religion — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 39.3% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 62%, ahead of Christianity (23%).
33.1% of adults in SA1 47607 hold a bachelor degree or higher — above average (above both the Victoria average of 29.2% and the national 26.3%). 60.9% of people in SA1 47607 finished Year 12, around the middle of the range (below the Victoria average of 61.8% but above the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 12 at 61%, ahead of Year 10 (11%).
Households in SA1 47607 earn a median $1,266 a week — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $1,759 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 47607 earn a median $1,478 a week, well below average (below both the Victoria average of $2,136 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 33%, ahead of $1,500–$2,999 (24%). The median personal income in SA1 47607 is $715 a week, below average (below both the Victoria average of $803 and the national $805).
28.2% of residents in SA1 47607 live with a long-term health condition — around the middle of the range (above both the Victoria average of 27.4% and the national 27.7%). 3.6% of residents in SA1 47607 need help with daily activities, below average (below both the Victoria average of 5.9% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 11%, ahead of Mental health (8%). 8.2% of people in SA1 47607 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 8.8% and the national 8.8%).
29.6% of people in SA1 47607 volunteer — among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). 36.9% of people in SA1 47607 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 20.1% and the national 20.7%). 22.2% of people in SA1 47607 look after children without pay, below average (below both the Victoria average of 26.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 47607 average 2.1 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 9.3% of families in SA1 47607, below average (below both the Victoria average of 13.3% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 50%, ahead of Couples with children (38%). In SA1 47607, 27.6% of households are people living alone, above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.9% and the national 25.6%).
The median weekly rent in SA1 47607 is $290 — well below average (below both the Victoria average of $370 and the national $375). 57.9% of homes in SA1 47607 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the Victoria average of 32.2% and the national 31.0%). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 58%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (23%). Homes in SA1 47607 average 0.70 people per bedroom, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 0.80 and the national 0.80).
0.0% of households in SA1 47607 have no car — among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 7.6% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 47607 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 38%, ahead of Worked at home (37%). 36.5% of workers in SA1 47607 work from home, well above average (above both the Victoria average of 25.7% and the national 21.0%).
35.5% of people in SA1 47607 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%). 2.9% of SA1 47607's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, below average (below both the Victoria average of 15.6% and the national 14.5%).
Unemployment in SA1 47607 stands at 4.3% — around the middle of the range (below both the Victoria average of 5.0% and the national 5.1%). 36.5% of workers in SA1 47607 are employed full-time, among the lowest in the country (below both the Victoria average of 59.2% and the national 58.9%). The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 17%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (14%). Labour-force participation in SA1 47607 is 52.6%, well below average (below both the Victoria average of 62.4% and the national 61.1%).
In SA1 47607, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 6 — around the middle of the range. In SA1 47607, socio-economic disadvantage (irsd decile) account for 7, above average. In SA1 47607, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 7, above average.