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3550, VIC

53 km²

3550, VIC has more people than 88% of postcodes, more renters than 85% and a younger population than 64%.

It also has lower household incomes than 61%.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population41,839▲ +4.2%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.3%People aged 65 and over21.0%Children under 1516.1%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41.6k1.6k

Age structure

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)25.2%
Older adults (45–64)24.4%
Seniors (65+)21.0%
Children (0–14)16.1%
Youth (15–24)13.3%

Marital status

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married40%
  • Married39%
  • Divorced10%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and India (2%).

Australia83.4%
England1.7%
India1.4%
New Zealand0.7%
Philippines0.6%
China0.5%
South Africa0.3%
Nepal0.2%
Italy0.2%
Vietnam0.1%

Language

People using another language at home8.0%

Language used at home

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only86.3%
Mandarin0.8%
Punjabi0.5%
Arabic0.3%
Hindi0.3%
Cantonese0.2%
Italian0.2%
Tagalog0.2%
Vietnamese0.2%
Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion47.3%

Religious affiliation

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • No religion51%
  • Christianity45%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Hinduism1%
  • Islam1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1252.6%

Highest year of school

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1252.6%
Year 1015.4%
Year 1113.0%
Year 9 or below11.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$743▲ +44.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,367▲ +41.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,836▲ +47.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week8.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.4%

Household income distribution

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 33%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49931.3%
$1,500–$2,99928.3%
Under $65020.0%
$3,000–$3,9997.5%
$4,000 or more6.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.6%People with a mental health condition14.0%People needing help with daily activities7.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health14.0%
Arthritis11.8%
Asthma10.6%
Other condition9.9%
Heart disease4.9%
Diabetes4.9%
Cancer3.7%
Lung condition2.1%
Stroke1.3%
Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.8%People providing unpaid care14.4%People caring for children unpaid24.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families19.9%

Family composition

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (20%).

  • Couples with children48%
  • Couples without children30%
  • One-parent families20%
  • Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$285▲ +35.7%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,311▲ +0.8%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting37.6%Homes owned outright33.2%Separate (detached) houses84.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Rented at 38%, followed by Owned outright (34%) and Owned with a mortgage (27%).

  • Rented38%
  • Owned outright34%
  • Owned with a mortgage27%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house85%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached14%
  • Flat or apartment1%
  • Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years42.0%

How people get to work

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (16%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)60.5%
Worked at home14.1%
Car (passenger)4.8%
Walked4.2%
Bicycle1.0%
Bus0.8%
Train0.2%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation58.2%Employed full-time54.9%

Industries people work in

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 22%, followed by Education & training (10%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance21.4%
Education & training9.7%
Retail trade9.4%
Accommodation & food8.5%
Construction8.0%
Manufacturing7.2%
Public administration & safety6.2%
Professional & technical5.0%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Other services3.4%

Occupations people work in

In 3550, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Community & personal service (14%) and Technicians & trades (12%).

Professionals26.1%
Community & personal service13.7%
Technicians & trades12.1%
Clerical & administrative11.1%
Labourers11.0%
Managers10.6%
Sales workers8.8%
Machinery operators & drivers5.0%

Areas within 3550, VIC

BendigoEast Bendigo - KenningtonFlora Hill - Spring Gully

Nearby areas

3555, VIC3556, VIC3551, VIC3453, VIC3515, VIC3557, VIC3570, VIC3450, VIC