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3525, VIC

1,066 km²

3525, VIC has low household incomes and an older age profile than most.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 3525, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,369▲ +6.3%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +10.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over33.5%Children under 1514.0%People in a de facto relationship9.1%▲ +9.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Children (0–14) (14%).

Seniors (65+)33.5%

Older adults (45–64)30.4%

Children (0–14)14.0%

Young adults (25–44)13.7%

Youth (15–24)8.3%

Marital status

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (29%) and Widowed (8%).

Married51%
Never married29%
Widowed8%
Divorced8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (2%) and India (1%).

Australia82.2%

England1.8%

India0.7%

New Zealand0.2%

Ancestry

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (15%).

Australian41.3%

English35.6%

Irish16.5%

Scottish11.3%

German2.0%

Italian1.6%

Dutch1.1%

Chinese0.7%

Indian0.6%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Vietnamese (0%).

English only86.5%

Mandarin0.5%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion32.4%

Religious affiliation

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 61%, followed by No religion (37%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity61%
No religion37%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1236.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.1%

Highest year of school

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 9 or below (20%).

Year 1236.3%

Year 1018.1%

Year 9 or below17.2%

Year 1115.1%

Highest qualification level

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 48%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV31.9%

Bachelor degree15.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Postgraduate degree2.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Certificate I / II1.4%

Field of qualification

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Health at 15%, followed by Education (15%) and Agriculture & environment (15%).

Health10.5%

Education10.3%

Agriculture & environment10.2%

Engineering & related9.9%

Management & commerce9.2%

Society & culture6.5%

Architecture & building4.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.3%

Creative arts1.7%

Information technology1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$552▲ +36.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$991▲ +29.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,308▲ +45.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.2%

Household income distribution

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

$650–$1,49938.5%

Under $65027.1%

$1,500–$2,99921.0%

$3,000–$3,9994.4%

$4,000 or more2.8%

Personal income distribution

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65048.9%

$650–$1,49927.6%

$1,500–$2,9998.2%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.8%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities8.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (11%).

None50.0%

One condition21.3%

Two conditions9.3%

Three or more6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis14.7%

Mental health9.4%

Asthma9.2%

Diabetes8.0%

Heart disease6.7%

Other condition6.6%

Cancer4.0%

Lung condition4.0%

Stroke2.4%

Dementia1.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers32.7%People providing unpaid care16.6%People caring for children unpaid19.9%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families11.0%People living alone34.1%▲ +4.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children44%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families11%
Other families2%

Household size

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people43.0%

1 person34.1%

3 people9.3%

4 people6.3%

5 people4.7%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +66.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$776▼ -1.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting13.6%Homes owned outright58.0%Separate (detached) houses92.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.6%▼ -2.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 60%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright60%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Rented14%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment1%

Bedrooms per home

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 4 bedrooms (23%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms53.0%

4 bedrooms22.2%

2 bedrooms15.4%

1 bedroom2.4%

5 or more2.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 53%, followed by $200–$349 (42%) and $350–$549 (5%).

Under $20043.6%

$200–$34934.6%

$350–$5493.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 65%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $1,800–$2,999 (6%).

Under $1,00063.2%

$1,000–$1,79926.5%

$1,800–$2,9995.9%

$3,000 or more2.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.8%▼ -25.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles34.9%

1 vehicle31.8%

3 vehicles17.4%

4 or more10.8%

No vehicle5.8%

How people get to work

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)59.7%

Worked at home17.0%

Walked7.5%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Bicycle0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years23.5%Recent arrivals from overseas17.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.7%Labour-force participation48.7%Employed full-time58.6%

Industries people work in

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 26%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Education & training (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing25.1%

Health care & social assistance12.0%

Education & training10.2%

Retail trade9.3%

Transport & warehousing6.6%

Public administration & safety6.6%

Manufacturing5.4%

Construction4.8%

Accommodation & food4.3%

Finance & insurance3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3525, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Labourers (14%) and Professionals (12%).

Managers26.9%

Labourers14.2%

Professionals12.0%

Technicians & trades12.0%

Clerical & administrative9.9%

Community & personal service8.6%

Machinery operators & drivers8.4%

Sales workers6.8%

Nearby areas

3537, VIC 3518, VIC 3527, VIC 3520, VIC 3540, VIC 3576, VIC 3529, VIC 3517, VIC

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