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3540, VIC

521 km²

3540, VIC is characterised by low household incomes and far fewer renters than most areas.

It also has a smaller-than-average population and an older age profile than most.

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📍 3540, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population263▼ -27.1%since 2011 Median age57 yrs▲ +23.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.2%People aged 65 and over31.6%Children under 155.3%People in a de facto relationship10.2%▲ +126.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 37%, followed by Seniors (65+) (33%) and Youth (15–24) (14%).

Older adults (45–64)35.7%

Seniors (65+)31.6%

Youth (15–24)13.7%

Young adults (25–44)10.3%

Children (0–14)5.3%

Marital status

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Married at 36%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (15%).

Married36%
Never married34%
Divorced15%
Widowed9%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia80.2%

England3.8%

New Zealand1.9%

India1.5%

Ancestry

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (15%).

Australian44.5%

English40.3%

Irish17.1%

Scottish10.6%

German4.9%

Language

People using another language at home1.9%

Language used at home

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only86.7%

Religion

People with no religion33.1%

Religious affiliation

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 62%, followed by No religion (38%).

Christianity62%
No religion38%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1226.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.7%

Highest year of school

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 31%, followed by Year 9 or below (24%) and Year 10 (23%).

Year 1226.5%

Year 9 or below20.1%

Year 1019.7%

Year 1118.8%

Highest qualification level

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (25%).

Certificate III / IV30.3%

Bachelor degree19.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.2%

Field of qualification

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Society & culture (18%) and Agriculture & environment (17%).

Engineering & related13.1%

Society & culture11.1%

Agriculture & environment10.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services9.1%

Management & commerce6.1%

Health5.1%

Natural & physical sciences3.0%

Education3.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$523▲ +34.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$900▲ +11.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,218▲ +45.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.4%

Household income distribution

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49932.8%

Under $65022.7%

$1,500–$2,99921.8%

$3,000–$3,9994.2%

$4,000 or more4.2%

Personal income distribution

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 60%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65048.0%

$650–$1,49922.2%

$1,500–$2,9999.3%

$3,000 or more1.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.4%People with a mental health condition11.4%People needing help with daily activities9.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (11%).

None47.1%

One condition20.5%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more6.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Diabetes (17%).

Arthritis14.1%

Asthma12.2%

Diabetes12.2%

Mental health11.4%

Other condition8.4%

Heart disease5.3%

Cancer4.6%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers31.9%People providing unpaid care17.3%People caring for children unpaid14.5%People who served in the Defence Force5.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.8%

Family & Households

Average household size1.9▼ -20.8%since 2011 One-parent families21.1%People living alone42.9%▲ +32.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Couples without children at 47%, followed by Couples with children (29%) and One-parent families (21%).

Couples without children47%
Couples with children29%
One-parent families21%
Other families4%

Household size

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 44%, followed by 2 people (38%) and 4 people (9%).

1 person42.9%

2 people37.8%

4 people9.2%

5 people5.0%

3 people3.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$80▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$729▲ +27.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.60▼ -40.0%since 2011 Households renting7.6%Homes owned outright64.7%Separate (detached) houses93.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.8%▼ -10.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 71%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (18%) and Rented (8%).

Owned outright71%
Owned with a mortgage18%
Rented8%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Bedrooms per home

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms43.7%

4 bedrooms26.9%

2 bedrooms16.8%

5 or more4.2%

1 bedroom3.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $200155.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 67%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (33%).

Under $1,00084.2%

$1,000–$1,79942.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.4%▼ -41.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 38%, followed by 2 vehicles (29%) and 4 or more (16%).

1 vehicle35.6%

2 vehicles27.1%

4 or more15.3%

3 vehicles11.9%

No vehicle3.4%

How people get to work

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 59%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)44.0%

Worked at home19.0%

Walked8.0%

Car (passenger)3.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.9%Labour-force participation40.7%Employed full-time57.0%

Industries people work in

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 52%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Retail trade (9%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing49.0%

Health care & social assistance11.0%

Retail trade8.0%

Education & training6.0%

Public administration & safety5.0%

Other services5.0%

Manufacturing4.0%

Wholesale trade3.0%

Accommodation & food3.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3540, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 52%, followed by Labourers (23%) and Community & personal service (9%).

Managers48.0%

Labourers21.0%

Community & personal service8.0%

Professionals4.0%

Technicians & trades4.0%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Sales workers3.0%

Nearby areas

3542, VIC 3537, VIC 3529, VIC 3527, VIC 3579, VIC 3583, VIC 3525, VIC 3584, VIC

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