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3104, VIC

9 km²

3104, VIC is characterised by a highly educated population, household incomes well above most areas and more residents than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population21,302▲ +4.8%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +2.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.2%People aged 65 and over17.5%Children under 1517.8%People in a de facto relationship4.1%▲ +23.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (19%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)29.6%

Young adults (25–44)19.4%

Children (0–14)17.8%

Seniors (65+)17.5%

Youth (15–24)15.7%

Marital status

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Married at 57%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (5%).

Married57%
Never married32%
Divorced5%
Widowed5%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 69%, followed by China (18%) and India (3%).

Australia54.3%

China14.4%

India2.7%

Vietnam1.9%

England1.9%

Italy1.3%

New Zealand1.0%

South Africa0.4%

Philippines0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Chinese at 31%, followed by English (18%) and Australian (14%).

Chinese32.0%

English18.2%

Australian14.4%

Italian9.1%

Greek8.1%

Irish6.7%

Scottish5.7%

Indian4.1%

Vietnamese2.4%

German2.1%

Language

People using another language at home47.6%

Language used at home

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is English only at 57%, followed by Mandarin (21%) and Cantonese (8%).

English only49.9%

Mandarin18.6%

Cantonese6.8%

Greek5.2%

Italian2.3%

Vietnamese1.9%

Hindi1.1%

Arabic0.7%

Punjabi0.4%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.5%

Religious affiliation

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 45%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (6%).

Christianity45%
No religion42%
Buddhism6%
Hinduism4%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1281.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher47.2%

Highest year of school

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 84%, followed by Year 11 (6%) and Year 9 or below (5%).

Year 1281.8%

Year 115.5%

Year 9 or below5.2%

Year 104.5%

Highest qualification level

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 49%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (15%).

Bachelor degree44.7%

Postgraduate degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Certificate III / IV7.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.8%

Certificate I / II0.6%

Field of qualification

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Health (14%) and Society & culture (12%).

Management & commerce27.9%

Health13.2%

Society & culture11.1%

Engineering & related10.8%

Education7.4%

Information technology5.9%

Natural & physical sciences5.5%

Creative arts3.9%

Architecture & building3.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$854▲ +35.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,346▲ +31.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,727▲ +27.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week19.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.2%

Household income distribution

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 28%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$4,000 or more25.8%

$1,500–$2,99924.5%

$650–$1,49918.5%

Under $65012.9%

$3,000–$3,99911.3%

Personal income distribution

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65041.1%

$650–$1,49925.0%

$1,500–$2,99919.4%

$3,000 or more10.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition21.3%People with a mental health condition4.6%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is None at 78%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (4%).

None74.2%

One condition15.9%

Two conditions3.9%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (16%).

Other condition7.2%

Arthritis5.9%

Asthma5.9%

Mental health4.6%

Diabetes3.6%

Heart disease3.4%

Cancer2.8%

Lung condition0.8%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.8%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid28.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.3%People living alone16.9%▼ -7.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 70%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children70%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 27%, followed by 4 people (25%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people27.1%

4 people25.0%

3 people18.5%

1 person16.9%

5 people9.0%

6 or more3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$554▲ +33.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,078▲ +37.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.5%Homes owned outright45.8%Separate (detached) houses83.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.5%▲ +2.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house83%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (36%) and 5 or more (15%).

4 bedrooms37.5%

3 bedrooms35.7%

5 or more15.2%

2 bedrooms9.9%

1 bedroom0.7%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 38%, followed by $550–$749 (34%) and $750 or more (19%).

$350–$54936.6%

$550–$74932.9%

$750 or more18.2%

$200–$3496.4%

Under $2001.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 55%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (18%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$3,000 or more49.9%

$1,800–$2,99916.4%

Under $1,00013.4%

$1,000–$1,79910.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.2%▼ -9.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles43.8%

1 vehicle30.6%

3 vehicles14.2%

4 or more7.2%

No vehicle4.2%

How people get to work

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 49%, followed by Worked at home (43%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)42.0%

Worked at home36.6%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Bus1.6%

Walked0.9%

Train0.5%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.7%Recent arrivals from overseas14.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.1%Labour-force participation61.0%Employed full-time57.3%

Industries people work in

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Retail trade (12%).

Health care & social assistance15.8%

Professional & technical13.1%

Retail trade11.0%

Education & training9.3%

Finance & insurance6.5%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Construction6.0%

Manufacturing4.8%

Public administration & safety4.0%

Wholesale trade3.6%

Occupations people work in

In 3104, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 36%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals35.4%

Managers19.4%

Clerical & administrative13.1%

Sales workers10.1%

Community & personal service7.4%

Technicians & trades6.6%

Labourers4.3%

Machinery operators & drivers1.7%

Areas within 3104, VIC

Balwyn North

Nearby areas

3103, VIC 3105, VIC 3102, VIC 3126, VIC 3127, VIC 3107, VIC 3108, VIC 3129, VIC

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