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3074, VIC

15 km²

3074, VIC has more people than 84% of postcodes, lower household incomes than 74% and a younger population than 71%.

It also has more renters than 71%.

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📍 3074, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population20,234▼ -0.5%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.8%People aged 65 and over21.8%Children under 1515.6%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)29.2%

Older adults (45–64)21.9%

Seniors (65+)21.8%

Children (0–14)15.6%

Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

Married48%
Never married33%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 65%, followed by India (9%) and Italy (9%).

Australia43.6%

India6.2%

Italy5.9%

Vietnam5.2%

China2.0%

Nepal1.4%

Philippines1.2%

New Zealand0.9%

England0.5%

South Africa0.1%

Language

People using another language at home65.6%

Language used at home

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is English only at 42%, followed by Arabic (14%) and Vietnamese (11%).

English only29.5%

Arabic9.8%

Vietnamese7.6%

Italian7.4%

Greek6.4%

Punjabi3.9%

Mandarin2.3%

Hindi2.0%

Cantonese1.2%

Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion16.5%

Religious affiliation

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 50%, followed by No religion (18%) and Islam (16%).

Christianity50%
No religion18%
Islam16%
Buddhism7%
Hinduism6%
Other religions4%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1252.3%

Highest year of school

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 9 or below (26%) and Year 10 (11%).

Year 1252.3%

Year 9 or below24.3%

Year 1010.0%

Year 117.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$502▲ +39.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,225▲ +36.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,387▲ +44.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.7%

Household income distribution

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (24%).

$650–$1,49933.9%

$1,500–$2,99927.0%

Under $65022.3%

$3,000–$3,9996.6%

$4,000 or more4.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.1%People with a mental health condition7.3%People needing help with daily activities10.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Diabetes (16%).

Arthritis9.6%

Other condition8.3%

Diabetes8.0%

Mental health7.3%

Asthma6.9%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer2.6%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers5.6%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid21.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▼ -10.3%since 2011 One-parent families18.1%

Family composition

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families18%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$350▲ +29.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,690▲ +11.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting28.7%Homes owned outright42.7%Separate (detached) houses84.3%

How homes are owned or rented

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 43%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (26%).

Owned outright43%
Rented29%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (6%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment6%
Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years30.4%

How people get to work

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)59.3%

Worked at home14.4%

Car (passenger)4.9%

Train3.6%

Walked1.0%

Bus0.7%

Bicycle0.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate8.0%Labour-force participation49.8%Employed full-time56.4%

Industries people work in

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Construction (11%).

Health care & social assistance13.4%

Manufacturing10.9%

Construction10.1%

Retail trade10.0%

Transport & warehousing7.7%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Education & training5.5%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Professional & technical4.8%

Administrative & support4.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3074, VIC, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 16%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Professionals (15%).

Technicians & trades15.5%

Labourers15.3%

Professionals14.2%

Community & personal service12.3%

Clerical & administrative11.8%

Machinery operators & drivers11.7%

Sales workers9.0%

Managers7.8%

Areas within 3074, VIC

Thomastown

Nearby areas

3075, VIC 3073, VIC 3060, VIC 3076, VIC 3061, VIC 3083, VIC 3072, VIC 3082, VIC

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