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3544, VIC

1,004 km²

3544, VIC is characterised by a smaller-than-average population and mostly owner-occupied homes.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 3544, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population252▼ -24.3%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +2.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.0%People aged 65 and over29.0%Children under 1517.1%People in a de facto relationship6.7%▼ -14.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 28%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)29.0%

Older adults (45–64)23.0%

Young adults (25–44)20.2%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Youth (15–24)15.1%

Marital status

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (8%).

Married51%
Never married31%
Divorced8%
Widowed8%
Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%).

Australia84.1%

England1.6%

Ancestry

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (29%) and Irish (13%).

Australian43.3%

English33.7%

Irish15.1%

Scottish13.9%

German5.2%

Dutch4.0%

Italian2.8%

Language

People using another language at home1.6%

Language used at home

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only87.7%

Religion

People with no religion36.1%

Religious affiliation

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (41%).

Christianity59%
No religion41%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.3%

Highest year of school

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 44%, followed by Year 11 (27%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1237.9%

Year 1123.2%

Year 9 or below14.3%

Year 1011.8%

Highest qualification level

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 41%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (31%) and Bachelor degree (29%).

Certificate III / IV23.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.8%

Bachelor degree16.8%

Field of qualification

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Education (19%).

Engineering & related12.9%

Management & commerce12.9%

Education11.9%

Health9.9%

Agriculture & environment7.9%

Society & culture7.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$702▲ +47.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,262▲ +37.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,550▲ +47.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.6%

Household income distribution

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49934.0%

$1,500–$2,99923.4%

Under $65017.0%

$3,000–$3,9996.4%

$4,000 or more3.2%

Personal income distribution

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 49%, followed by $650–$1,499 (42%) and $1,500–$2,999 (7%).

Under $65042.7%

$650–$1,49936.9%

$1,500–$2,9995.8%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.0%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities6.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (7%).

None57.9%

One condition16.3%

Two conditions6.3%

Three or more5.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Asthma at 22%, followed by Arthritis (21%) and Other condition (14%).

Asthma12.3%

Arthritis11.5%

Other condition7.9%

Mental health6.7%

Diabetes5.6%

Cancer4.8%

Lung condition3.2%

Heart disease2.8%

Stroke1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers33.0%People providing unpaid care14.1%People caring for children unpaid23.8%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -14.8%since 2011 One-parent families10.3%People living alone39.4%▲ +51.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families10%

Household size

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 2 people (31%) and 3 people (10%).

1 person39.4%

2 people35.1%

3 people11.7%

4 people10.6%

5 people9.6%

6 or more6.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$165▲ +37.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$627▲ +5.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting10.6%Homes owned outright62.8%Separate (detached) houses100.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms89.4%▲ +0.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 59%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (20%) and Other tenure (11%).

Owned outright59%
Owned with a mortgage20%
Other tenure11%
Rented10%

Types of homes

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms54.3%

4 bedrooms30.9%

2 bedrooms13.8%

5 or more4.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 100%.

$200–$34930.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00055.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 31%, followed by 4 or more (28%) and 2 vehicles (24%).

1 vehicle30.9%

4 or more27.7%

2 vehicles24.5%

3 vehicles17.0%

How people get to work

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (13%).

Car (driver)52.6%

Worked at home23.7%

Walked11.4%

Car (passenger)2.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation58.3%Employed full-time67.5%

Industries people work in

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 55%, followed by Education & training (9%) and Health care & social assistance (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing49.1%

Education & training7.9%

Health care & social assistance6.1%

Accommodation & food5.3%

Construction4.4%

Professional & technical4.4%

Manufacturing3.5%

Transport & warehousing2.6%

Public administration & safety2.6%

Other services2.6%

Occupations people work in

In 3544, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 45%, followed by Professionals (15%) and Technicians & trades (11%).

Managers45.6%

Professionals14.9%

Technicians & trades11.4%

Labourers7.9%

Community & personal service7.0%

Sales workers5.3%

Machinery operators & drivers5.3%

Clerical & administrative3.5%

Nearby areas

3530, VIC 3531, VIC 3542, VIC 3585, VIC 3588, VIC 3595, VIC 3529, VIC 3596, VIC

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