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3171, VIC

11 km²

3171, VIC is characterised by a younger age profile than most and a largely renting community.

Beyond that, it has a large population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 3171, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population22,174▲ +12.2%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +5.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.2%People aged 65 and over16.3%Children under 1514.5%People in a de facto relationship5.9%▲ +83.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)33.9%

Older adults (45–64)21.9%

Seniors (65+)16.3%

Children (0–14)14.5%

Youth (15–24)13.3%

Marital status

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (8%).

Married45%
Never married37%
Divorced8%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 43%, followed by Vietnam (31%) and India (11%).

Australia28.9%

Vietnam20.9%

India7.4%

China5.3%

Philippines1.5%

Italy1.0%

New Zealand0.9%

England0.4%

Nepal0.2%

South Africa0.1%

Ancestry

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Vietnamese at 31%, followed by Chinese (29%) and English (10%).

Vietnamese23.1%

Chinese22.0%

English7.8%

Australian6.5%

Indian5.7%

Greek2.5%

Italian2.1%

Filipino1.8%

Irish1.4%

Scottish1.3%

Language

People using another language at home75.6%

Language used at home

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Vietnamese at 38%, followed by English only (28%) and Mandarin (10%).

Vietnamese25.2%

English only18.7%

Mandarin6.7%

Cantonese6.3%

Punjabi3.9%

Greek2.2%

Hindi1.3%

Italian1.2%

Tagalog0.7%

Arabic0.4%

Religion

People with no religion24.4%

Religious affiliation

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 30%, followed by No religion (26%) and Buddhism (25%).

Christianity30%
No religion26%
Buddhism25%
Islam11%
Hinduism4%
Other religions4%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1259.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher22.2%

Highest year of school

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 64%, followed by Year 9 or below (23%) and Year 10 (8%).

Year 1259.9%

Year 9 or below21.0%

Year 107.4%

Year 114.7%

Highest qualification level

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Certificate III / IV (20%).

Bachelor degree31.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.2%

Certificate III / IV15.9%

Postgraduate degree12.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (11%).

Management & commerce21.2%

Engineering & related13.5%

Society & culture8.9%

Information technology7.8%

Health7.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.9%

Education4.5%

Natural & physical sciences3.9%

Architecture & building3.2%

Creative arts2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$558▲ +58.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,402▲ +58.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,470▲ +59.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.8%

Household income distribution

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49930.2%

$1,500–$2,99929.6%

Under $65019.5%

$3,000–$3,9997.8%

$4,000 or more6.0%

Personal income distribution

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65050.9%

$650–$1,49933.1%

$1,500–$2,9998.0%

$3,000 or more0.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition20.9%People with a mental health condition4.7%People needing help with daily activities7.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is None at 77%, followed by One condition (16%) and Two conditions (4%).

None71.8%

One condition14.5%

Two conditions4.1%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Other condition at 19%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Diabetes (17%).

Other condition7.1%

Asthma6.2%

Diabetes6.1%

Arthritis5.2%

Mental health4.7%

Heart disease2.8%

Cancer1.7%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.9%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.0%People providing unpaid care9.1%People caring for children unpaid18.4%People who served in the Defence Force0.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families17.3%People living alone22.0%▼ -0.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 57%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (17%).

Couples with children57%
Couples without children22%
One-parent families17%
Other families3%

Household size

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 26%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people26.4%

1 person22.0%

3 people19.1%

4 people16.3%

5 people8.3%

6 or more7.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$357▲ +37.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,750▲ +16.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom1.00▼ -23.1%since 2011 Households renting39.2%Homes owned outright31.7%Separate (detached) houses69.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.3%▲ +1.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned outright (32%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Rented40%
Owned outright32%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 69%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (20%) and Flat or apartment (9%).

Separate house69%
Townhouse / semi-detached20%
Flat or apartment9%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (19%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms48.2%

2 bedrooms19.1%

4 bedrooms16.9%

1 bedroom7.3%

5 or more6.2%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 51%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (10%).

$350–$54948.0%

$200–$34933.0%

Under $2009.2%

$550–$7492.8%

$750 or more1.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (23%).

$1,800–$2,99933.3%

$1,000–$1,79925.9%

Under $1,00021.1%

$3,000 or more13.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle10.3%▼ -29.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle38.9%

2 vehicles32.2%

3 vehicles11.8%

No vehicle10.3%

4 or more6.7%

How people get to work

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (8%).

Car (driver)58.2%

Worked at home13.2%

Car (passenger)7.1%

Train3.2%

Walked2.1%

Bus1.9%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.7%Recent arrivals from overseas20.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate8.1%Labour-force participation53.9%Employed full-time56.7%

Industries people work in

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Manufacturing at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Retail trade (11%).

Manufacturing14.9%

Health care & social assistance10.7%

Retail trade9.8%

Accommodation & food9.1%

Construction6.7%

Transport & warehousing5.8%

Professional & technical5.4%

Other services4.9%

Education & training4.2%

Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In 3171, VIC, the largest group is Labourers at 21%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Labourers20.0%

Professionals15.7%

Technicians & trades13.9%

Machinery operators & drivers11.9%

Community & personal service11.1%

Clerical & administrative8.7%

Sales workers7.9%

Managers7.1%

Areas within 3171, VIC

Springvale

Nearby areas

3170, VIC 3174, VIC 3169, VIC 3172, VIC 3168, VIC 3150, VIC 3202, VIC 3173, VIC

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