Postcode · Area profile

3280, VIC

78 km²

3280, VIC has more residents than most areas and somewhat more renters than the norm.

📍 3280, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population33,298▲ +11.1%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +10.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.0%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1517.3%People in a de facto relationship11.9%▲ +23.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)25.2%

Young adults (25–44)24.9%

Seniors (65+)21.5%

Children (0–14)17.3%

Youth (15–24)11.2%

Marital status

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married45%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia84.5%

England1.7%

New Zealand1.1%

China0.7%

Philippines0.7%

India0.5%

South Africa0.4%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (15%).

English41.0%

Australian38.9%

Irish18.8%

Scottish12.5%

German4.1%

Dutch1.9%

Italian1.8%

Chinese1.4%

Filipino0.8%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.6%

Language used at home

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only88.7%

Mandarin1.0%

Vietnamese0.4%

Arabic0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion43.3%

Religious affiliation

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (47%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity51%
No religion47%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1248.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.4%

Highest year of school

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 52%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1248.0%

Year 1016.2%

Year 1115.8%

Year 9 or below12.8%

Highest qualification level

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 39%, followed by Bachelor degree (27%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV32.5%

Bachelor degree22.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.4%

Postgraduate degree5.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Health at 17%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Society & culture (15%).

Health14.6%

Management & commerce14.0%

Society & culture12.3%

Education11.2%

Engineering & related10.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.7%

Architecture & building6.5%

Agriculture & environment2.7%

Creative arts2.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$754▲ +43.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,401▲ +39.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,873▲ +47.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.5%

Household income distribution

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49931.1%

$1,500–$2,99929.1%

Under $65019.0%

$3,000–$3,9998.0%

$4,000 or more6.5%

Personal income distribution

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65040.7%

$650–$1,49935.7%

$1,500–$2,99914.0%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition10.6%People needing help with daily activities6.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None58.8%

One condition21.7%

Two conditions7.0%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (18%).

Mental health10.6%

Asthma10.0%

Arthritis9.8%

Other condition8.2%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease5.0%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.0%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.3%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid26.8%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -4.2%since 2011 One-parent families16.1%People living alone31.0%▲ +8.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 53%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children53%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people35.3%

1 person31.0%

3 people14.1%

4 people12.3%

5 people5.3%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$295▲ +34.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,408▼ -6.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting29.1%Homes owned outright36.6%Separate (detached) houses83.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.7%▲ +1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright37%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented29%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 83%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (12%) and Flat or apartment (5%).

Separate house83%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Flat or apartment5%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms46.9%

4 bedrooms23.6%

2 bedrooms20.5%

5 or more4.1%

1 bedroom3.2%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 49%, followed by $350–$549 (30%) and Under $200 (19%).

$200–$34947.5%

$350–$54928.8%

Under $20018.3%

$550–$7491.4%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 50%, followed by Under $1,000 (23%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

$1,000–$1,79947.7%

Under $1,00021.3%

$1,800–$2,99920.5%

$3,000 or more5.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.8%▼ -22.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (38%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles38.8%

1 vehicle38.3%

3 vehicles11.4%

No vehicle5.8%

4 or more5.7%

How people get to work

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.7%

Worked at home9.2%

Car (passenger)5.8%

Walked3.7%

Bicycle0.9%

Bus0.4%

Train0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.1%Recent arrivals from overseas23.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.2%Labour-force participation60.6%Employed full-time55.2%

Industries people work in

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance19.7%

Retail trade12.0%

Education & training9.5%

Manufacturing8.9%

Construction8.5%

Accommodation & food8.0%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Professional & technical4.1%

Other services3.5%

Transport & warehousing2.9%

Occupations people work in

In 3280, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 21%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals20.2%

Labourers13.9%

Technicians & trades13.8%

Community & personal service13.4%

Managers10.7%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Sales workers10.4%

Machinery operators & drivers5.3%

Areas within 3280, VIC

Warrnambool - North

Nearby areas

3275, VIC 3281, VIC 3282, VIC 3278, VIC 3277, VIC 3276, VIC 3279, VIC 3283, VIC

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