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3144, VIC

3 km²

3144, VIC stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with high household incomes.

It's also marked by a slightly larger population than usual and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 3144, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,763▲ +4.4%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +12.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.3%People aged 65 and over23.0%Children under 1515.0%People in a de facto relationship10.0%▲ +53.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)26.0%

Young adults (25–44)23.6%

Seniors (65+)23.0%

Children (0–14)15.0%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (7%).

Married49%
Never married36%
Divorced7%
Widowed6%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (4%) and China (3%).

Australia73.0%

England3.5%

China2.3%

India1.9%

New Zealand1.5%

South Africa0.9%

Italy0.6%

Philippines0.6%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (12%).

English36.8%

Australian28.6%

Irish13.8%

Scottish12.7%

Chinese6.6%

Italian5.3%

Greek4.6%

German3.8%

Indian2.5%

Dutch1.3%

Language

People using another language at home16.1%

Language used at home

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is English only at 89%, followed by Mandarin (4%) and Greek (3%).

English only80.6%

Mandarin3.4%

Greek3.0%

Cantonese1.1%

Italian0.8%

Hindi0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Arabic0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.3%

Religious affiliation

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (41%) and Judaism (8%).

Christianity48%
No religion41%
Judaism8%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1283.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher53.5%

Highest year of school

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 11 (6%) and Year 10 (4%).

Year 1283.3%

Year 115.5%

Year 103.6%

Year 9 or below3.4%

Highest qualification level

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 52%, followed by Postgraduate degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree46.8%

Postgraduate degree18.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.2%

Certificate III / IV5.3%

Certificate I / II0.5%

Field of qualification

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 31%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Health (15%).

Management & commerce28.2%

Society & culture16.8%

Health13.4%

Education7.2%

Engineering & related5.9%

Creative arts5.3%

Natural & physical sciences4.7%

Architecture & building3.8%

Information technology2.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,334▲ +45.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,654▲ +29.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,868▲ +44.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week31.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week43.6%

Household income distribution

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (25%) and $650–$1,499 (18%).

$4,000 or more33.5%

$1,500–$2,99923.6%

$650–$1,49917.1%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

Under $6509.6%

Personal income distribution

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

Under $65028.3%

$650–$1,49923.5%

$1,500–$2,99922.1%

$3,000 or more20.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.5%People with a mental health condition7.0%People needing help with daily activities4.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (5%).

None67.9%

One condition19.1%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Other condition (16%).

Arthritis7.8%

Asthma7.6%

Other condition7.1%

Mental health7.0%

Cancer4.1%

Heart disease4.1%

Diabetes2.6%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.1%People providing unpaid care15.0%People caring for children unpaid25.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.1%People living alone31.1%▲ +14.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 4 people (15%).

2 people33.7%

1 person31.1%

4 people15.3%

3 people13.0%

5 people5.6%

6 or more1.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$451▲ +25.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,200▲ +14.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting26.5%Homes owned outright41.9%Separate (detached) houses45.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms59.3%▲ +0.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (29%) and Rented (27%).

Owned outright42%
Owned with a mortgage29%
Rented27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 46%, followed by Flat or apartment (32%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (19%).

Separate house46%
Flat or apartment32%
Townhouse / semi-detached19%
Other dwelling4%

Bedrooms per home

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 4 bedrooms (22%).

2 bedrooms31.0%

3 bedrooms30.5%

4 bedrooms22.0%

1 bedroom8.7%

5 or more6.8%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $750 or more (19%) and $200–$349 (17%).

$350–$54943.6%

$750 or more18.4%

$200–$34915.9%

$550–$74915.8%

Under $2002.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 54%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (19%) and Under $1,000 (15%).

$3,000 or more50.3%

$1,800–$2,99917.4%

Under $1,00013.6%

$1,000–$1,79911.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.1%▼ -6.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle44.0%

2 vehicles35.2%

3 vehicles8.6%

No vehicle8.1%

4 or more4.2%

How people get to work

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Worked at home at 51%, followed by Car (driver) (38%) and Walked (4%).

Worked at home43.6%

Car (driver)32.5%

Walked3.7%

Train3.2%

Car (passenger)1.6%

Bicycle0.9%

Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.9%Recent arrivals from overseas14.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation63.5%Employed full-time61.2%

Industries people work in

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Professional & technical at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (17%) and Finance & insurance (9%).

Professional & technical16.8%

Health care & social assistance16.5%

Finance & insurance9.0%

Retail trade8.4%

Education & training8.2%

Accommodation & food5.1%

Construction5.1%

Public administration & safety4.2%

Manufacturing3.9%

Rental & real estate3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3144, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 42%, followed by Managers (22%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals40.9%

Managers21.8%

Clerical & administrative11.2%

Sales workers7.8%

Community & personal service7.2%

Technicians & trades4.9%

Labourers3.1%

Machinery operators & drivers1.1%

Nearby areas

3143, VIC 3161, VIC 3142, VIC 3123, VIC 3145, VIC 3122, VIC 3146, VIC 3183, VIC

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