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3424, VIC

1,364 km²

3424, VIC has far fewer renters than most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has low household incomes and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 3424, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population750▲ +2.2%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.3%People aged 65 and over32.4%Children under 1515.1%People in a de facto relationship7.7%▲ +13.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (18%).

Seniors (65+)32.4%

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Young adults (25–44)17.9%

Children (0–14)15.1%

Youth (15–24)7.5%

Marital status

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (23%) and Divorced (10%).

Married54%
Never married23%
Divorced10%
Widowed9%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia84.1%

England2.1%

Philippines1.2%

India0.7%

Vietnam0.4%

Nepal0.4%

Ancestry

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (30%) and German (15%).

English44.3%

Australian36.5%

German18.1%

Scottish11.3%

Irish9.7%

Filipino1.2%

Chinese0.8%

Italian0.7%

Indian0.5%

Dutch0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.0%

Language used at home

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Arabic (0%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only87.7%

Arabic0.4%

Vietnamese0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion32.9%

Religious affiliation

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (37%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity62%
No religion37%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.2%

Highest year of school

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1238.9%

Year 1019.2%

Year 1117.7%

Year 9 or below15.1%

Highest qualification level

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 50%, followed by Bachelor degree (23%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (13%).

Certificate III / IV38.5%

Bachelor degree17.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.2%

Certificate I / II4.0%

Postgraduate degree3.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.1%

Field of qualification

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Health at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Health14.5%

Engineering & related12.6%

Society & culture11.1%

Agriculture & environment9.5%

Education8.6%

Management & commerce7.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Architecture & building3.1%

Creative arts3.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$630▲ +55.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,077▲ +51.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,510▲ +58.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.8%

Household income distribution

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,99925.9%

Under $65023.1%

$3,000–$3,9994.4%

$4,000 or more4.4%

Personal income distribution

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 52%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65047.4%

$650–$1,49932.2%

$1,500–$2,99911.4%

$3,000 or more0.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.8%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities6.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (10%).

None51.1%

One condition24.5%

Two conditions8.5%

Three or more5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis14.7%

Mental health11.3%

Asthma11.2%

Other condition8.3%

Diabetes6.9%

Heart disease4.8%

Cancer3.9%

Lung condition3.1%

Stroke1.9%

Dementia0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers40.0%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid17.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families8.0%People living alone33.8%▲ +0.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (42%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children42%
One-parent families8%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 44%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people43.1%

1 person33.8%

3 people8.8%

5 people6.3%

4 people4.4%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$100▲ +37.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$500▼ -1.8%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting9.4%Homes owned outright60.0%Separate (detached) houses96.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.0%▲ +1.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 61%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (23%) and Rented (9%).

Owned outright61%
Owned with a mortgage23%
Rented9%
Other tenure7%

Types of homes

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 95%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house95%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling2%

Bedrooms per home

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms54.1%

4 bedrooms23.1%

2 bedrooms15.9%

1 bedroom3.1%

5 or more2.8%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 91%, followed by $200–$349 (9%).

Under $200103.3%

$200–$34910.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 86%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (14%).

Under $1,00074.3%

$1,000–$1,79912.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.1%▼ -34.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 33%, followed by 1 vehicle (28%) and 3 vehicles (20%).

2 vehicles33.6%

1 vehicle27.7%

3 vehicles20.1%

4 or more15.1%

No vehicle4.1%

How people get to work

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 63%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (15%).

Car (driver)56.2%

Worked at home16.2%

Walked13.1%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.5%Recent arrivals from overseas12.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.1%Labour-force participation48.7%Employed full-time59.0%

Industries people work in

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 38%, followed by Health care & social assistance (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing36.6%

Health care & social assistance12.8%

Education & training9.3%

Retail trade6.6%

Transport & warehousing4.8%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Manufacturing3.8%

Administrative & support3.1%

Construction2.8%

Electricity, gas & water2.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3424, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 34%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Labourers (13%).

Managers32.8%

Professionals14.5%

Labourers12.4%

Community & personal service9.3%

Clerical & administrative8.6%

Machinery operators & drivers8.3%

Technicians & trades6.2%

Sales workers4.5%

Nearby areas

3423, VIC 3396, VIC 3395, VIC 3491, VIC 3391, VIC 3414, VIC 3490, VIC 3393, VIC

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