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3705, VIC

238 km²

3705, VIC stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with fewer residents than most areas.

It also has an ageing population and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 3705, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population254▼ -38.5%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +12.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over24.0%Children under 159.1%People in a de facto relationship13.7%▲ +38.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 39%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)38.6%

Seniors (65+)24.0%

Young adults (25–44)17.3%

Youth (15–24)10.2%

Children (0–14)9.1%

Marital status

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (14%).

Married51%
Never married28%
Divorced14%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 98%, followed by England (2%).

Australia72.4%

England1.2%

Ancestry

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (38%) and Scottish (8%).

Australian37.8%

English37.8%

Scottish7.9%

Irish6.7%

German5.1%

Dutch4.3%

Italian1.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.2%

Language used at home

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only78.0%

Religion

People with no religion26.0%

Religious affiliation

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (37%).

Christianity63%
No religion37%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.6%

Highest year of school

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1232.0%

Year 1017.8%

Year 1114.7%

Year 9 or below11.1%

Highest qualification level

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV28.6%

Bachelor degree12.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.2%

Postgraduate degree3.4%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 19%, followed by Health (18%) and Engineering & related (17%).

Agriculture & environment12.2%

Health11.6%

Engineering & related10.9%

Education10.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Management & commerce4.1%

Architecture & building3.4%

Society & culture3.4%

Creative arts2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$654▲ +56.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,281▲ +65.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,444▲ +48.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.6%

Household income distribution

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 50%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (21%) and Under $650 (14%).

$650–$1,49945.5%

$1,500–$2,99919.3%

Under $65012.5%

$3,000–$3,9999.1%

$4,000 or more4.5%

Personal income distribution

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65040.9%

$650–$1,49926.3%

$1,500–$2,99912.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.1%People with a mental health condition10.2%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is None at 57%, followed by One condition (31%) and Two conditions (7%).

None41.3%

One condition22.4%

Two conditions4.7%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 28%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (18%).

Arthritis15.4%

Asthma10.2%

Mental health10.2%

Heart disease5.5%

Other condition5.5%

Diabetes3.5%

Cancer2.8%

Dementia1.2%

Lung condition1.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers27.2%People providing unpaid care14.2%People caring for children unpaid17.2%People who served in the Defence Force0.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families5.0%People living alone29.5%▲ +20.3%since 2011

Family composition

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Couples without children at 55%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples without children55%
Couples with children40%
One-parent families5%

Household size

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 50%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 5 people (9%).

2 people46.6%

1 person29.5%

5 people8.0%

3 people4.5%

4 people4.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$130—since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,062▼ -1.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting4.5%Homes owned outright55.7%Separate (detached) houses96.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.7%▲ +3.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 58%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (5%).

Owned outright58%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented5%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms47.7%

4 bedrooms33.0%

2 bedrooms12.5%

1 bedroom8.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 60%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (40%).

Under $1,00042.9%

$1,000–$1,79928.6%

Transport & Vehicles

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

Motor vehicles per home

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 4 or more (26%) and 3 vehicles (21%).

2 vehicles34.5%

4 or more25.3%

3 vehicles20.7%

1 vehicle18.4%

How people get to work

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 58%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)50.0%

Worked at home29.7%

Walked3.9%

Car (passenger)3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years16.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.0%Labour-force participation57.3%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Construction (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing38.3%

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Construction7.0%

Public administration & safety6.3%

Education & training6.3%

Other services5.5%

Retail trade3.9%

Wholesale trade3.1%

Administrative & support3.1%

Accommodation & food2.3%

Occupations people work in

In 3705, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 35%, followed by Labourers (15%) and Technicians & trades (10%).

Managers36.7%

Labourers15.6%

Technicians & trades10.9%

Professionals10.2%

Community & personal service10.2%

Clerical & administrative8.6%

Sales workers7.0%

Machinery operators & drivers7.0%

Nearby areas

3708, VIC 3709, VIC 3704, VIC 2653, NSW 3707 crosses VIC/NSW 3700, VIC 3701, VIC 2644, NSW

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