Postcode · Area profile

3198, VIC

12 km²

3198, VIC has somewhat more residents than usual and somewhat more renters than the norm.

It also has a slightly younger population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 3198, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,215▲ +7.4%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over17.9%Children under 1517.6%People in a de facto relationship15.2%▲ +23.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)29.2%

Older adults (45–64)26.1%

Seniors (65+)17.9%

Children (0–14)17.6%

Youth (15–24)9.2%

Marital status

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (37%) and Divorced (13%).

Never married40%
Married37%
Divorced13%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia74.2%

England5.0%

New Zealand2.3%

China0.7%

Philippines0.6%

India0.6%

Italy0.5%

South Africa0.5%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (11%).

English40.9%

Australian35.2%

Irish12.8%

Scottish11.4%

German4.3%

Italian3.9%

Dutch2.2%

Greek2.1%

Chinese1.6%

Indian1.0%

Language

People using another language at home9.6%

Language used at home

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Greek (1%) and Mandarin (1%).

English only84.6%

Greek0.9%

Mandarin0.7%

Italian0.6%

Arabic0.3%

Cantonese0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion52.0%

Religious affiliation

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 56%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion56%
Christianity40%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher20.4%

Highest year of school

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1253.7%

Year 1015.9%

Year 1113.3%

Year 9 or below10.0%

Highest qualification level

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 38%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV31.3%

Bachelor degree22.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.9%

Postgraduate degree6.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce16.2%

Engineering & related13.3%

Society & culture12.2%

Health9.9%

Education8.7%

Architecture & building7.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.5%

Creative arts4.6%

Information technology2.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$809▲ +44.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,500▲ +49.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,081▲ +56.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week17.1%

Household income distribution

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (20%).

$1,500–$2,99929.6%

$650–$1,49928.0%

Under $65018.7%

$3,000–$3,99910.1%

$4,000 or more7.1%

Personal income distribution

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65038.8%

$650–$1,49932.6%

$1,500–$2,99918.4%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.8%People with a mental health condition11.6%People needing help with daily activities6.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.6%

One condition21.5%

Two conditions7.4%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health11.6%

Asthma10.6%

Arthritis9.9%

Other condition8.9%

Diabetes5.2%

Heart disease4.4%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.0%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid27.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.1%People living alone33.7%▲ +1.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families19%
Other families2%

Household size

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 34%, followed by 2 people (32%) and 3 people (16%).

1 person33.7%

2 people32.1%

3 people15.8%

4 people13.1%

5 people4.0%

6 or more1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$351▲ +40.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,850▲ +19.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting32.9%Homes owned outright27.5%Separate (detached) houses73.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms70.8%▲ +2.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Rented (33%) and Owned outright (28%).

Owned with a mortgage36%
Rented33%
Owned outright28%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 74%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (23%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house74%
Townhouse / semi-detached23%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 54%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms52.9%

2 bedrooms22.7%

4 bedrooms15.1%

1 bedroom4.4%

5 or more2.9%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (11%).

$350–$54948.0%

$200–$34933.7%

Under $20010.3%

$550–$7493.6%

$750 or more1.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and Under $1,000 (17%).

$1,800–$2,99937.1%

$1,000–$1,79928.2%

Under $1,00015.9%

$3,000 or more11.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle7.3%▼ -27.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 42%, followed by 2 vehicles (38%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

1 vehicle41.6%

2 vehicles37.6%

3 vehicles9.4%

No vehicle7.3%

4 or more4.0%

How people get to work

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (27%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)55.0%

Worked at home22.9%

Car (passenger)2.8%

Train1.5%

Walked0.9%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years36.2%Recent arrivals from overseas6.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.0%Labour-force participation61.6%Employed full-time60.6%

Industries people work in

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Construction (15%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Construction13.9%

Retail trade9.7%

Education & training9.4%

Manufacturing8.1%

Professional & technical6.2%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Accommodation & food4.5%

Other services3.9%

Transport & warehousing3.8%

Occupations people work in

In 3198, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals20.4%

Technicians & trades17.2%

Clerical & administrative12.7%

Managers12.0%

Community & personal service11.5%

Labourers9.0%

Sales workers9.0%

Machinery operators & drivers5.9%

Areas within 3198, VIC

Seaford (Vic.)

Nearby areas

3200, VIC 3197, VIC 3201, VIC 3199, VIC 3196, VIC 3910, VIC 3911, VIC 3930, VIC

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