Postcode · Area profile

3420, VIC

1,674 km²

3420, VIC has a smaller-than-average population and a below-average share of degree-holders.

It's also marked by a somewhat younger age profile and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 3420, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population283▼ -6.6%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▼ -7.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.8%People aged 65 and over15.5%Children under 1524.7%People in a de facto relationship8.9%▲ +543.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (25%).

Older adults (45–64)26.9%

Young adults (25–44)26.1%

Children (0–14)24.7%

Seniors (65+)15.5%

Youth (15–24)7.4%

Marital status

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Married at 63%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (5%).

Married63%
Never married25%
Divorced5%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.6%

England1.4%

New Zealand1.1%

Ancestry

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (36%) and German (11%).

Australian50.9%

English44.2%

German13.8%

Scottish5.7%

Irish4.9%

Dutch2.1%

Italian1.1%

Filipino1.1%

Language

People using another language at home1.1%

Language used at home

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.3%

Religious affiliation

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (48%).

No religion52%
Christianity48%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1240.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.1%

Highest year of school

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1240.8%

Year 1021.3%

Year 1116.1%

Year 9 or below8.1%

Highest qualification level

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV46.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma18.0%

Bachelor degree13.9%

Certificate I / II6.6%

Field of qualification

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 25%, followed by Health (20%) and Engineering & related (16%).

Agriculture & environment21.3%

Health16.4%

Engineering & related13.1%

Management & commerce11.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services9.8%

Creative arts6.6%

Education2.5%

Society & culture2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$955▲ +68.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,916▲ +110.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,150▲ +70.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week18.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.5%

Household income distribution

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99929.6%

$650–$1,49919.4%

$4,000 or more14.3%

Under $65012.2%

$3,000–$3,99912.2%

Personal income distribution

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by Under $650 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (27%).

$650–$1,49931.0%

Under $65030.5%

$1,500–$2,99925.7%

$3,000 or more8.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.4%People with a mental health condition8.1%People needing help with daily activities4.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is None at 69%, followed by One condition (23%) and Three or more (4%).

None63.3%

One condition21.2%

Three or more3.9%

Two conditions2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Asthma at 24%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (17%).

Asthma9.9%

Mental health8.1%

Other condition6.7%

Arthritis5.7%

Diabetes3.9%

Heart disease3.2%

Stroke1.8%

Cancer1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers32.4%People providing unpaid care18.1%People caring for children unpaid30.5%People who served in the Defence Force1.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7▲ +8.0%since 2011 One-parent families6.6%People living alone18.4%▼ -34.9%since 2011

Family composition

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (34%) and One-parent families (7%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children34%
One-parent families7%

Household size

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 46%, followed by 1 person (20%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people42.9%

1 person18.4%

3 people13.3%

4 people11.2%

5 people4.1%

6 or more4.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$138—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$455▲ +5.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting14.3%Homes owned outright64.3%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.6%▼ -9.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 66%, followed by Rented (15%) and Other tenure (14%).

Owned outright66%
Rented15%
Other tenure14%
Owned with a mortgage5%

Types of homes

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms42.9%

4 bedrooms27.6%

2 bedrooms14.3%

5 or more8.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20057.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,000120.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.8%▲ —since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 4 or more (27%) and 3 vehicles (20%).

2 vehicles37.5%

4 or more29.5%

3 vehicles21.6%

1 vehicle12.5%

No vehicle6.8%

How people get to work

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 52%, followed by Worked at home (41%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)46.0%

Worked at home36.0%

Walked3.3%

Car (passenger)2.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation71.4%Employed full-time70.7%

Industries people work in

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 70%, followed by Health care & social assistance (7%) and Education & training (5%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing64.0%

Health care & social assistance6.0%

Education & training4.7%

Accommodation & food4.0%

Professional & technical4.0%

Transport & warehousing3.3%

Electricity, gas & water2.0%

Retail trade2.0%

Other services2.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3420, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 56%, followed by Professionals (9%) and Technicians & trades (9%).

Managers56.0%

Professionals9.3%

Technicians & trades9.3%

Labourers8.7%

Community & personal service6.7%

Clerical & administrative4.7%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Sales workers2.0%

Nearby areas

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