Postcode · Area profile

3012, VIC

15 km²

3012, VIC is characterised by a well-above-average share of degree-holders and a notably young population.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and more residents than most areas.

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📍 3012, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population27,023▲ +16.8%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over10.6%Children under 1516.9%People in a de facto relationship16.7%▲ +43.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)40.8%

Older adults (45–64)21.9%

Children (0–14)16.9%

Seniors (65+)10.6%

Youth (15–24)9.7%

Marital status

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Never married at 47%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married47%
Married38%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 74%, followed by Vietnam (10%) and India (5%).

Australia58.2%

Vietnam7.9%

India3.8%

England2.1%

New Zealand1.9%

Philippines1.6%

China1.6%

Italy1.2%

Nepal0.6%

South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is English at 24%, followed by Australian (22%) and Vietnamese (10%).

English23.9%

Australian21.9%

Vietnamese10.4%

Irish9.6%

Chinese8.1%

Scottish7.5%

Italian6.0%

Indian3.6%

German2.7%

Greek2.7%

Language

People using another language at home36.8%

Language used at home

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is English only at 73%, followed by Vietnamese (13%) and Cantonese (3%).

English only57.8%

Vietnamese10.5%

Cantonese2.4%

Mandarin2.1%

Italian1.8%

Greek1.5%

Arabic1.1%

Tagalog0.8%

Hindi0.6%

Punjabi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion44.4%

Religious affiliation

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 48%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Buddhism (8%).

No religion48%
Christianity35%
Buddhism8%
Islam5%
Hinduism3%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1271.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher39.2%

Highest year of school

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 77%, followed by Year 9 or below (10%) and Year 10 (7%).

Year 1271.4%

Year 9 or below8.9%

Year 106.7%

Year 116.1%

Highest qualification level

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Postgraduate degree (18%) and Certificate III / IV (17%).

Bachelor degree35.7%

Postgraduate degree15.9%

Certificate III / IV14.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.5%

Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Engineering & related (11%).

Management & commerce20.3%

Society & culture12.9%

Engineering & related9.7%

Health8.8%

Creative arts8.4%

Education7.0%

Information technology5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.6%

Architecture & building4.3%

Natural & physical sciences3.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$976▲ +78.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,987▲ +71.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,513▲ +79.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week15.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.9%

Household income distribution

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99930.6%

$650–$1,49921.8%

$4,000 or more14.7%

Under $65014.2%

$3,000–$3,99913.2%

Personal income distribution

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65034.0%

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99923.5%

$3,000 or more5.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.1%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.0%

One condition18.2%

Two conditions4.9%

Three or more2.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 23%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health9.6%

Asthma8.7%

Other condition7.9%

Arthritis5.3%

Diabetes4.2%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer1.9%

Lung condition1.0%

Dementia0.8%

Stroke0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.7%People providing unpaid care11.7%People caring for children unpaid24.8%People who served in the Defence Force1.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.7%People living alone28.9%▲ +2.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families14%
Other families2%

Household size

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people32.3%

1 person28.9%

3 people17.6%

4 people14.9%

5 people4.5%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$370▲ +41.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,100▲ +10.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting40.7%Homes owned outright21.0%Separate (detached) houses55.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms56.1%▲ +3.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Owned outright (21%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage36%
Owned outright21%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 55%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (27%) and Flat or apartment (18%).

Separate house55%
Townhouse / semi-detached27%
Flat or apartment18%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 2 bedrooms (35%) and 4 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms42.0%

2 bedrooms34.4%

4 bedrooms11.9%

1 bedroom7.8%

5 or more2.2%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 49%, followed by $200–$349 (31%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54947.6%

$200–$34929.5%

Under $20011.0%

$550–$7497.2%

$750 or more1.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

$1,800–$2,99937.8%

$1,000–$1,79923.6%

$3,000 or more21.4%

Under $1,00011.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.7%▼ -26.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 47%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and No vehicle (11%).

1 vehicle47.1%

2 vehicles32.5%

No vehicle10.7%

3 vehicles7.0%

4 or more2.7%

How people get to work

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 47%, followed by Worked at home (42%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)38.7%

Worked at home35.2%

Car (passenger)2.7%

Train2.6%

Walked1.6%

Bicycle1.3%

Bus1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years44.5%Recent arrivals from overseas16.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.8%Labour-force participation69.1%Employed full-time62.8%

Industries people work in

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Professional & technical (11%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.7%

Professional & technical10.1%

Education & training9.6%

Retail trade8.2%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Construction7.1%

Accommodation & food6.5%

Transport & warehousing5.9%

Finance & insurance5.5%

Manufacturing5.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3012, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 32%, followed by Managers (15%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals31.5%

Managers14.4%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Technicians & trades10.0%

Community & personal service9.9%

Labourers7.2%

Sales workers6.9%

Machinery operators & drivers5.8%

Areas within 3012, VIC

West Footscray - Tottenham

Nearby areas

3025, VIC 3019, VIC 3013, VIC 3020, VIC 3015, VIC 3011, VIC 3034, VIC 3018, VIC

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