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3236, VIC

48 km²

3236, VIC is characterised by a smaller-than-average population and an older age profile than most.

It's also marked by household incomes well below most areas and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 3236, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population257▲ +8.0%since 2011 Median age52 yrs▲ +13.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over27.2%Children under 1514.4%People in a de facto relationship16.3%▲ +1.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)33.1%

Seniors (65+)27.2%

Young adults (25–44)22.2%

Children (0–14)14.4%

Youth (15–24)6.6%

Marital status

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (9%).

Married42%
Never married37%
Divorced9%
Separated8%
Widowed4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (10%).

Australia70.8%

England7.8%

Ancestry

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is English at 30%, followed by Australian (28%) and Irish (15%).

English36.2%

Australian33.5%

Irish17.9%

Scottish17.5%

German7.0%

Chinese1.9%

Dutch1.9%

Italian1.6%

Indian1.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Arabic (2%).

English only82.1%

Arabic1.6%

Religion

People with no religion56.4%

Religious affiliation

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 71%, followed by Christianity (29%).

No religion71%
Christianity29%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.2%

Highest year of school

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (15%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1250.0%

Year 1012.8%

Year 1111.9%

Year 9 or below11.0%

Highest qualification level

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 35%, followed by Certificate III / IV (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Bachelor degree25.7%

Certificate III / IV21.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.1%

Postgraduate degree11.2%

Field of qualification

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Society & culture at 24%, followed by Health (20%) and Management & commerce (12%).

Society & culture17.1%

Health13.8%

Management & commerce8.6%

Creative arts6.6%

Agriculture & environment5.9%

Education5.9%

Engineering & related5.3%

Natural & physical sciences3.3%

Architecture & building2.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$595▲ +52.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,091▲ +43.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,312▲ +21.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.4%

Household income distribution

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (16%).

$650–$1,49940.6%

$1,500–$2,99925.0%

Under $65014.6%

$3,000–$3,9999.4%

Personal income distribution

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (11%).

Under $65049.5%

$650–$1,49925.2%

$1,500–$2,9999.9%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.3%People with a mental health condition4.3%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (6%).

None57.6%

One condition15.2%

Two conditions5.1%

Three or more1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Other condition at 27%, followed by Arthritis (24%) and Asthma (12%).

Other condition10.1%

Arthritis8.9%

Asthma4.3%

Mental health4.3%

Diabetes3.1%

Cancer2.7%

Heart disease2.3%

Lung condition1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.2%People providing unpaid care17.6%People caring for children unpaid17.1%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▲ +5.0%since 2011 One-parent families25.0%People living alone25.0%▼ -25.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Couples without children at 40%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (25%).

Couples without children40%
Couples with children33%
One-parent families25%
Other families2%

Household size

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 51%, followed by 1 person (26%) and 4 people (12%).

2 people49.0%

1 person25.0%

4 people11.5%

3 people10.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +61.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,509▲ +20.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -20.0%since 2011 Households renting13.5%Homes owned outright49.0%Separate (detached) houses96.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms67.7%▼ -1.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright51%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Rented14%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms52.1%

2 bedrooms20.8%

4 bedrooms12.5%

1 bedroom4.2%

5 or more3.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 56%, followed by $350–$549 (44%).

$200–$34938.5%

$350–$54930.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

Under $1,00044.8%

$1,000–$1,79927.6%

$1,800–$2,99917.2%

$3,000 or more10.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.3%▼ -28.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 51%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (9%).

2 vehicles47.8%

1 vehicle30.0%

3 vehicles8.9%

4 or more4.4%

No vehicle3.3%

How people get to work

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 53%, followed by Worked at home (35%) and Walked (12%).

Car (driver)45.8%

Worked at home29.7%

Walked10.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.3%Recent arrivals from overseas0.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation54.5%Employed full-time39.0%

Industries people work in

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Manufacturing (13%) and Accommodation & food (10%).

Health care & social assistance21.2%

Manufacturing12.7%

Accommodation & food10.2%

Professional & technical10.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.5%

Education & training8.5%

Public administration & safety7.6%

Construction5.1%

Administrative & support4.2%

Wholesale trade3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3236, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 29%, followed by Managers (23%) and Labourers (16%).

Professionals27.1%

Managers22.0%

Labourers15.3%

Community & personal service14.4%

Clerical & administrative9.3%

Technicians & trades6.8%

Nearby areas

3243, VIC 3234, VIC 3237, VIC 3250, VIC 3235, VIC 3242, VIC 3232, VIC 3233, VIC

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