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3046, VIC

14 km²

3046, VIC has more residents than most areas and a youthful population.

Beyond that, it has a high share of renters and far more university graduates than most areas.

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📍 3046, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population36,772▲ +19.4%since 2011Median age35 yrs▼ -2.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over14.3%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship10.3%▲ +74.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42.0k2.0k

Age structure

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (20%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)36.6%
Older adults (45–64)19.9%
Children (0–14)17.6%
Seniors (65+)14.3%
Youth (15–24)11.6%

Marital status

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married45%
  • Never married38%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 74%, followed by Nepal (7%) and India (6%).

Australia54.6%
Nepal5.5%
India4.5%
Italy3.3%
China1.3%
New Zealand1.2%
England1.2%
Philippines1.2%
Vietnam0.9%
South Africa0.2%

Ancestry

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 23%, followed by English (23%) and Italian (17%).

Australian17.8%
English17.7%
Italian12.7%
Irish6.3%
Indian5.1%
Scottish4.6%
Greek3.5%
Chinese3.2%
German2.1%
Filipino1.6%

Language

People using another language at home45.0%

Language used at home

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is English only at 70%, followed by Arabic (11%) and Italian (7%).

English only48.3%
Arabic7.9%
Italian4.8%
Greek2.1%
Mandarin1.6%
Hindi1.1%
Vietnamese1.1%
Punjabi0.8%
Cantonese0.7%
Tagalog0.5%

Religion

People with no religion24.7%

Religious affiliation

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 42%, followed by No religion (27%) and Islam (18%).

  • Christianity42%
  • No religion27%
  • Islam18%
  • Hinduism9%
  • Buddhism3%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1263.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.7%

Highest year of school

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 69%, followed by Year 9 or below (13%) and Year 10 (9%).

Year 1263.7%
Year 9 or below12.3%
Year 108.5%
Year 117.4%

Highest qualification level

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Certificate III / IV (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Bachelor degree30.3%
Certificate III / IV18.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma15.2%
Postgraduate degree14.0%
Graduate diploma / certificate4.2%
Certificate I / II1.1%

Field of qualification

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Society & culture (13%).

Management & commerce19.7%
Engineering & related12.8%
Society & culture11.1%
Health9.1%
Information technology6.8%
Education6.5%
Food, hospitality & personal services5.1%
Architecture & building4.7%
Creative arts4.4%
Natural & physical sciences3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$791▲ +75.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,727▲ +72.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,053▲ +70.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.3%

Household income distribution

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (18%).

$1,500–$2,99931.2%
$650–$1,49924.7%
Under $65016.6%
$3,000–$3,99911.5%
$4,000 or more9.8%

Personal income distribution

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65039.5%
$650–$1,49931.2%
$1,500–$2,99918.1%
$3,000 or more2.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.2%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities7.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.8%
One condition16.6%
Two conditions5.4%
Three or more3.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health8.2%
Other condition7.8%
Arthritis7.6%
Asthma7.3%
Diabetes5.1%
Heart disease3.7%
Cancer2.2%
Lung condition1.3%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.2%People providing unpaid care11.9%People caring for children unpaid23.0%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework17.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011One-parent families14.1%People living alone26.9%▲ +3.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 58%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children58%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families2%

Household size

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (17%).

2 people31.4%
1 person26.9%
3 people16.9%
4 people15.4%
5 people6.0%
6 or more3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$371▲ +27.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +12.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011Households renting34.6%Homes owned outright29.4%Separate (detached) houses60.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms65.5%▼ -5.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 35%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Owned outright (30%).

  • Rented35%
  • Owned with a mortgage34%
  • Owned outright30%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 60%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (33%) and Flat or apartment (7%).

  • Separate house60%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached33%
  • Flat or apartment7%
  • Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 2 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms49.0%
2 bedrooms30.2%
4 bedrooms13.9%
1 bedroom2.7%
5 or more2.7%
Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 62%, followed by $200–$349 (26%) and Under $200 (9%).

$350–$54959.1%
$200–$34924.4%
Under $2008.1%
$550–$7492.8%
$750 or more1.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $3,000 or more (16%).

$1,800–$2,99940.1%
$1,000–$1,79926.5%
$3,000 or more14.6%
Under $1,00012.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.4%▼ -24.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (33%) and No vehicle (9%).

1 vehicle44.5%
2 vehicles33.2%
No vehicle9.4%
3 vehicles8.2%
4 or more4.6%

How people get to work

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 54%, followed by Worked at home (33%) and Train (7%).

Car (driver)44.9%
Worked at home26.9%
Train5.8%
Car (passenger)3.0%
Walked1.1%
Bus0.5%
Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.4%Recent arrivals from overseas22.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.6%Labour-force participation61.3%Employed full-time59.8%

Industries people work in

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Construction (10%) and Professional & technical (9%).

Health care & social assistance13.5%
Construction9.5%
Professional & technical8.4%
Education & training8.4%
Retail trade8.4%
Accommodation & food7.5%
Public administration & safety6.9%
Transport & warehousing6.2%
Manufacturing6.1%
Finance & insurance5.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3046, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Technicians & trades (14%) and Clerical & administrative (14%).

Professionals25.2%
Technicians & trades13.8%
Clerical & administrative13.2%
Community & personal service11.5%
Managers10.9%
Labourers10.1%
Sales workers7.2%
Machinery operators & drivers6.1%

Areas within 3046, VIC

Glenroy - EastGlenroy - WestHadfieldOak Park

Nearby areas

3047, VIC3044, VIC3041, VIC3060, VIC3043, VIC3058, VIC3061, VIC3042, VIC