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3638, VIC

446 km²

3638, VIC is characterised by household incomes a little below the norm and a slightly less degree-qualified population.

It's also marked by a somewhat older age profile and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 3638, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,199▲ +8.0%since 2011 Median age46 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.7%People aged 65 and over25.3%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship13.0%▲ +80.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)27.4%

Seniors (65+)25.3%

Young adults (25–44)19.1%

Children (0–14)16.6%

Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Married at 42%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (11%).

Married42%
Never married34%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.9%

England1.6%

New Zealand0.9%

Philippines0.8%

South Africa0.4%

Italy0.3%

China0.3%

Ancestry

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (35%) and Irish (11%).

Australian46.1%

English43.6%

Irish13.6%

Scottish11.1%

German3.0%

Italian2.3%

Dutch1.8%

Filipino0.8%

Greek0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Language

People using another language at home2.2%

Language used at home

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only92.8%

Tagalog0.6%

Mandarin0.4%

Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion41.7%

Religious affiliation

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity54%
No religion44%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1238.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.6%

Highest year of school

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 9 or below (18%).

Year 1238.5%

Year 1020.8%

Year 9 or below16.9%

Year 1116.4%

Highest qualification level

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV41.3%

Bachelor degree15.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.3%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Field of qualification

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 18%, followed by Health (16%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related14.6%

Health12.5%

Society & culture11.0%

Management & commerce10.7%

Education8.7%

Agriculture & environment7.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Architecture & building5.1%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Information technology1.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$625▲ +46.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,184▲ +55.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,734▲ +76.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.2%

Household income distribution

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49933.9%

$1,500–$2,99926.0%

Under $65023.9%

$3,000–$3,9996.1%

$4,000 or more5.2%

Personal income distribution

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65047.7%

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,99911.1%

$3,000 or more1.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.1%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities8.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (11%).

None52.9%

One condition23.8%

Two conditions10.6%

Three or more6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (16%).

Arthritis16.1%

Asthma12.1%

Mental health11.8%

Other condition8.2%

Heart disease7.6%

Diabetes6.3%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition3.5%

Stroke1.6%

Dementia1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.3%People providing unpaid care15.8%People caring for children unpaid24.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.0%People living alone35.2%▲ +7.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (15%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families15%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 35%, followed by 2 people (35%) and 4 people (10%).

1 person35.2%

2 people34.9%

4 people10.4%

3 people10.3%

5 people7.0%

6 or more2.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$194▲ +26.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,127▲ +15.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting17.1%Homes owned outright44.8%Separate (detached) houses93.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.1%▲ +3.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (17%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented17%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (4%) and Other dwelling (3%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached4%
Other dwelling3%

Bedrooms per home

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms49.6%

4 bedrooms24.9%

2 bedrooms14.3%

1 bedroom4.2%

5 or more3.6%

Studio / none1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Under $200 at 54%, followed by $200–$349 (41%) and $350–$549 (4%).

Under $20048.0%

$200–$34936.8%

$350–$5493.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (11%).

$1,000–$1,79938.0%

Under $1,00035.6%

$1,800–$2,99910.2%

$3,000 or more7.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.0%▼ -10.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 34%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles34.6%

1 vehicle30.5%

3 vehicles17.2%

4 or more12.2%

No vehicle6.0%

How people get to work

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)61.6%

Worked at home13.5%

Walked7.0%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Bicycle2.2%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.0%Recent arrivals from overseas13.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation56.7%Employed full-time56.7%

Industries people work in

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 18%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing17.2%

Health care & social assistance14.7%

Manufacturing11.6%

Retail trade9.0%

Construction8.7%

Education & training8.2%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Other services3.8%

Accommodation & food3.0%

Public administration & safety2.8%

Occupations people work in

In 3638, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 19%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Managers18.9%

Labourers14.7%

Technicians & trades13.4%

Professionals13.2%

Community & personal service11.8%

Clerical & administrative10.4%

Sales workers8.1%

Machinery operators & drivers7.1%

Nearby areas

3635, VIC 3637, VIC 3639, VIC 3629, VIC 3620, VIC 3621, VIC 3640, VIC 3618, VIC

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