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3521, VIC

116 km²

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Demographics & Identity

Total population772▲ +4.9%since 2011Median age42 yrs▲ +10.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over16.8%Children under 1520.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44040

Age structure

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 30%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)29.7%
Young adults (25–44)21.9%
Children (0–14)20.3%
Seniors (65+)16.8%
Youth (15–24)10.8%

Marital status

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Married48%
  • Never married37%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed5%
  • Separated1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia83.7%
England2.1%
New Zealand1.7%
India0.4%
Italy0.4%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only89.9%
Italian1.0%
Arabic0.9%

Religion

People with no religion47.7%

Religious affiliation

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion53%
  • Christianity46%
  • Buddhism1%

Education

Completed Year 1242.4%

Highest year of school

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1242.4%
Year 1019.2%
Year 1115.3%
Year 9 or below11.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$728▲ +60.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,661▲ +69.1%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,013▲ +80.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week7.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week15.5%

Household income distribution

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and Under $650 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%
$650–$1,49924.0%
Under $65014.3%
$3,000–$3,9999.3%
$4,000 or more6.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition30.7%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Other condition (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis11.7%
Other condition8.9%
Asthma8.7%
Mental health8.0%
Diabetes6.1%
Heart disease4.0%
Cancer3.6%
Lung condition2.2%
Stroke2.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.0%People providing unpaid care16.7%People caring for children unpaid27.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families13.8%

Family composition

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (14%).

  • Couples with children59%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families14%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,482▲ +6.2%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting3.9%Homes owned outright31.4%Separate (detached) houses99.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 62%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (4%).

  • Owned with a mortgage62%
  • Owned outright33%
  • Rented4%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years28.6%

How people get to work

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)59.7%
Worked at home17.2%
Car (passenger)5.0%
Walked2.4%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation62.6%Employed full-time57.6%

Industries people work in

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Construction at 19%, followed by Manufacturing (11%) and Health care & social assistance (9%).

Construction17.5%
Manufacturing9.8%
Health care & social assistance8.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.2%
Transport & warehousing6.9%
Public administration & safety6.9%
Accommodation & food6.6%
Retail trade6.4%
Education & training6.4%
Professional & technical4.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3521, VIC, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Technicians & trades20.2%
Managers17.0%
Clerical & administrative12.7%
Community & personal service10.6%
Professionals10.3%
Machinery operators & drivers10.3%
Labourers10.1%
Sales workers5.8%

Nearby areas

3522, VIC3764, VIC3435, VIC3662, VIC3762, VIC3523, VIC3434, VIC3659, VIC