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3472, VIC

461 km²

3472, VIC stands out for very low household incomes, with a notably older population.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and a low share of renters.

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📍 3472, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,492▲ +6.2%since 2011 Median age56 yrs▲ +3.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over33.3%Children under 1513.4%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +17.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Seniors (65+)33.3%

Older adults (45–64)32.0%

Young adults (25–44)14.7%

Children (0–14)13.4%

Youth (15–24)7.8%

Marital status

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Married at 37%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (16%).

Married37%
Never married32%
Divorced16%
Widowed9%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia77.8%

England5.8%

New Zealand1.0%

Italy0.3%

China0.2%

Ancestry

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (12%).

English47.7%

Australian40.2%

Scottish14.3%

Irish11.9%

German3.3%

Dutch1.9%

Italian1.4%

Chinese0.8%

Greek0.5%

Filipino0.3%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only90.8%

Mandarin0.3%

Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion47.1%

Religious affiliation

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity46%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.4%

Highest year of school

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 33%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 9 or below (24%).

Year 1229.9%

Year 1023.4%

Year 9 or below22.0%

Year 1115.2%

Highest qualification level

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 54%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (21%) and Bachelor degree (17%).

Certificate III / IV38.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.9%

Bachelor degree12.0%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Postgraduate degree1.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.1%

Field of qualification

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Society & culture (15%) and Management & commerce (15%).

Engineering & related18.0%

Society & culture11.3%

Management & commerce11.0%

Health9.0%

Architecture & building5.9%

Education5.8%

Agriculture & environment5.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.7%

Creative arts3.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$467▲ +34.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$777▲ +37.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,037▲ +46.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week2.7%

Household income distribution

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

$650–$1,49934.5%

Under $65033.4%

$1,500–$2,99916.0%

$3,000–$3,9992.0%

$4,000 or more0.8%

Personal income distribution

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 67%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and $1,500–$2,999 (7%).

Under $65059.4%

$650–$1,49922.0%

$1,500–$2,9996.0%

$3,000 or more0.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition45.3%People with a mental health condition15.1%People needing help with daily activities12.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is None at 50%, followed by One condition (28%) and Two conditions (13%).

None46.1%

One condition25.3%

Two conditions12.3%

Three or more8.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis20.7%

Mental health15.1%

Asthma11.6%

Other condition11.1%

Diabetes8.4%

Heart disease7.4%

Lung condition5.7%

Cancer4.6%

Stroke2.9%

Dementia1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.4%People providing unpaid care16.2%People caring for children unpaid17.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework27.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.4%People living alone40.5%▲ +2.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 41%, followed by Couples without children (38%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children41%
Couples without children38%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 41%, followed by 2 people (36%) and 3 people (11%).

1 person40.5%

2 people36.2%

3 people10.9%

4 people7.9%

5 people2.9%

6 or more1.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$192▲ +47.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$808▼ -1.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting12.7%Homes owned outright55.5%Separate (detached) houses92.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms65.4%▲ +3.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 57%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (13%).

Owned outright57%
Owned with a mortgage28%
Rented13%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms45.8%

2 bedrooms21.9%

4 bedrooms16.9%

1 bedroom9.5%

5 or more2.6%

Studio / none1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (46%).

Under $20050.0%

$200–$34942.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 64%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and $1,800–$2,999 (6%).

Under $1,00056.5%

$1,000–$1,79924.3%

$1,800–$2,9995.6%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.1%▼ -20.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 36%, followed by 2 vehicles (36%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

1 vehicle35.7%

2 vehicles35.7%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more10.9%

No vehicle3.1%

How people get to work

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)65.2%

Worked at home8.5%

Walked4.1%

Car (passenger)2.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.5%Recent arrivals from overseas2.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.2%Labour-force participation36.4%Employed full-time49.0%

Industries people work in

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Manufacturing at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (12%).

Manufacturing15.3%

Health care & social assistance13.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.8%

Retail trade9.4%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Construction5.0%

Education & training5.0%

Transport & warehousing4.1%

Professional & technical3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3472, VIC, the largest group is Labourers at 19%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Managers (14%).

Labourers19.2%

Technicians & trades15.3%

Managers14.2%

Community & personal service13.5%

Professionals10.3%

Machinery operators & drivers9.6%

Sales workers9.2%

Clerical & administrative8.2%

Areas within 3472, VIC

Maryborough Surrounds

Nearby areas

3465, VIC 3475, VIC 3464, VIC 3467, VIC 3371, VIC 3463, VIC 3517, VIC 3516, VIC

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