Postcode · Area profile

3181, VIC

3 km²

3181, VIC stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and more residents than most areas.

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📍 3181, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population19,636▲ +7.5%since 2011 Median age34 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.5%People aged 65 and over13.6%Children under 157.8%People in a de facto relationship21.6%▲ +22.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 49%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (19%) and Seniors (65+) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)49.3%

Older adults (45–64)18.9%

Seniors (65+)13.6%

Youth (15–24)10.4%

Children (0–14)7.8%

Marital status

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Never married at 62%, followed by Married (24%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married62%
Married24%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia62.5%

England4.7%

New Zealand3.1%

China1.5%

India1.3%

South Africa0.8%

Philippines0.6%

Italy0.6%

Vietnam0.5%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (12%).

English33.7%

Australian23.6%

Irish13.5%

Scottish10.9%

Greek6.7%

Italian5.3%

Chinese4.9%

German4.5%

Indian2.1%

Dutch1.9%

Language

People using another language at home20.3%

Language used at home

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is English only at 88%, followed by Greek (6%) and Mandarin (2%).

English only73.7%

Greek4.8%

Mandarin1.9%

Italian0.9%

Cantonese0.8%

Vietnamese0.5%

Hindi0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion53.3%

Religious affiliation

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (33%) and Judaism (4%).

No religion58%
Christianity33%
Judaism4%
Buddhism2%
Islam2%
Hinduism2%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1280.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher51.7%

Highest year of school

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 87%, followed by Year 9 or below (5%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1280.1%

Year 9 or below4.3%

Year 114.1%

Year 104.0%

Highest qualification level

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 52%, followed by Postgraduate degree (18%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Bachelor degree45.1%

Postgraduate degree16.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.6%

Certificate III / IV8.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.9%

Certificate I / II0.7%

Field of qualification

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Creative arts (12%).

Management & commerce24.8%

Society & culture14.9%

Creative arts10.3%

Health9.8%

Engineering & related6.1%

Education4.8%

Architecture & building4.7%

Natural & physical sciences4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.7%

Information technology3.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,338▲ +44.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,085▲ +33.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,103▲ +36.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.0%

Household income distribution

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $4,000 or more (21%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99931.2%

$4,000 or more20.1%

$650–$1,49919.7%

Under $65013.3%

$3,000–$3,99910.9%

Personal income distribution

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 31%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49928.7%

$1,500–$2,99928.2%

Under $65023.0%

$3,000 or more12.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.4%People with a mental health condition10.8%People needing help with daily activities4.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (5%).

None65.9%

One condition19.1%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more1.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Other condition (18%).

Mental health10.8%

Asthma8.4%

Other condition7.5%

Arthritis4.9%

Diabetes2.8%

Heart disease2.4%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.9%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid13.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework11.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8▼ -5.3%since 2011 One-parent families9.3%People living alone45.3%▲ +15.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Couples without children at 49%, followed by Couples with children (39%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples without children49%
Couples with children39%
One-parent families9%
Other families3%

Household size

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 45%, followed by 2 people (36%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person45.3%

2 people36.5%

3 people10.8%

4 people5.8%

5 people1.4%

6 or more0.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +16.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▼ -2.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting55.5%Homes owned outright18.7%Separate (detached) houses16.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms27.1%▼ -7.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 56%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (24%) and Owned outright (19%).

Rented56%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Owned outright19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 60%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (24%) and Separate house (16%).

Flat or apartment60%
Townhouse / semi-detached24%
Separate house16%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 1 bedroom (27%) and 3 bedrooms (21%).

2 bedrooms43.7%

1 bedroom26.8%

3 bedrooms21.0%

4 bedrooms5.0%

Studio / none1.2%

5 or more1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 45%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $550–$749 (17%).

$350–$54943.5%

$200–$34919.8%

$550–$74916.9%

$750 or more9.4%

Under $2007.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 35%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and $1,000–$1,799 (24%).

$3,000 or more32.9%

$1,800–$2,99928.4%

$1,000–$1,79922.2%

Under $1,00010.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle22.7%▼ -3.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 54%, followed by No vehicle (23%) and 2 vehicles (19%).

1 vehicle54.0%

No vehicle22.7%

2 vehicles19.0%

3 vehicles3.1%

4 or more1.1%

How people get to work

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Worked at home at 55%, followed by Car (driver) (29%) and Walked (8%).

Worked at home44.8%

Car (driver)24.1%

Walked6.4%

Train3.3%

Bicycle1.9%

Car (passenger)1.2%

Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years57.1%Recent arrivals from overseas22.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation73.9%Employed full-time69.5%

Industries people work in

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Professional & technical at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Retail trade (9%).

Professional & technical17.1%

Health care & social assistance12.7%

Retail trade8.7%

Finance & insurance7.4%

Education & training7.3%

Accommodation & food6.9%

Construction6.0%

Public administration & safety5.1%

Administrative & support3.6%

Manufacturing3.1%

Occupations people work in

In 3181, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 41%, followed by Managers (19%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals40.5%

Managers19.1%

Clerical & administrative11.6%

Community & personal service8.4%

Sales workers7.6%

Technicians & trades6.8%

Labourers3.0%

Machinery operators & drivers1.5%

Areas within 3181, VIC

Prahran - Windsor

Nearby areas

3141, VIC 3183, VIC 3182, VIC 3142, VIC 3143, VIC 3184, VIC 3161, VIC 3121, VIC

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