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3717, VIC

1,053 km²

3717, VIC is characterised by an ageing population, a slightly lower share of renters than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 3717, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,544▲ +33.4%since 2011 Median age53 yrs▲ +8.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.9%People aged 65 and over29.3%Children under 1513.9%People in a de facto relationship13.8%▲ +32.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Seniors (65+) (29%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)31.2%

Seniors (65+)29.3%

Young adults (25–44)16.9%

Children (0–14)13.9%

Youth (15–24)8.8%

Marital status

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (13%).

Married46%
Never married30%
Divorced13%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia77.2%

England3.5%

New Zealand1.4%

South Africa0.4%

China0.3%

Italy0.2%

Philippines0.1%

Ancestry

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (32%) and Scottish (11%).

English43.1%

Australian37.7%

Scottish13.2%

Irish13.0%

German4.4%

Italian2.1%

Dutch1.9%

Chinese0.8%

Greek0.8%

Filipino0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (0%) and Greek (0%).

English only86.1%

Italian0.4%

Greek0.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Vietnamese0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion45.8%

Religious affiliation

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity46%
Buddhism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.4%

Highest year of school

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (18%).

Year 1241.0%

Year 1020.2%

Year 1115.5%

Year 9 or below11.9%

Highest qualification level

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV33.8%

Bachelor degree15.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.8%

Postgraduate degree3.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II1.7%

Field of qualification

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Society & culture (14%) and Management & commerce (13%).

Engineering & related14.8%

Society & culture10.7%

Management & commerce9.9%

Health9.2%

Education8.5%

Architecture & building7.2%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.4%

Creative arts2.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$625▲ +44.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,216▲ +49.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,567▲ +54.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week12.2%

Household income distribution

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (25%).

$650–$1,49931.3%

$1,500–$2,99924.2%

Under $65022.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.3%

$4,000 or more5.9%

Personal income distribution

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 51%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65045.2%

$650–$1,49927.9%

$1,500–$2,99912.0%

$3,000 or more3.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.5%People with a mental health condition10.1%People needing help with daily activities6.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (10%).

None53.3%

One condition21.0%

Two conditions8.6%

Three or more5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis14.0%

Mental health10.1%

Asthma9.9%

Other condition8.5%

Diabetes5.8%

Heart disease5.6%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke1.6%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.2%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid20.6%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families14.4%People living alone31.8%▲ +7.0%since 2011

Family composition

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children44%
Couples without children41%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 41%, followed by 1 person (32%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people41.1%

1 person31.8%

3 people10.9%

4 people9.7%

5 people4.5%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting13.5%Homes owned outright49.3%Separate (detached) houses98.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms75.9%▲ +3.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 50%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (14%).

Owned outright50%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented14%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (0%).

Separate house98%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms48.4%

4 bedrooms23.4%

2 bedrooms17.4%

1 bedroom4.2%

5 or more4.1%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 56%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and Under $200 (13%).

$200–$34954.7%

$350–$54926.0%

Under $20013.0%

$550–$7493.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and Under $1,000 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79935.6%

$1,800–$2,99925.1%

Under $1,00022.3%

$3,000 or more9.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.0%▼ -37.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles39.3%

1 vehicle30.0%

3 vehicles17.0%

4 or more11.2%

No vehicle3.0%

How people get to work

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)57.8%

Worked at home19.0%

Walked3.9%

Car (passenger)2.8%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.4%Recent arrivals from overseas3.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.0%Labour-force participation50.9%Employed full-time54.1%

Industries people work in

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 15%, followed by Construction (13%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing13.9%

Construction12.7%

Health care & social assistance11.2%

Education & training8.6%

Manufacturing6.5%

Public administration & safety6.2%

Retail trade6.1%

Accommodation & food6.0%

Other services4.1%

Transport & warehousing3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 3717, VIC, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Professionals (15%).

Managers19.2%

Technicians & trades18.1%

Professionals15.0%

Labourers12.1%

Community & personal service10.8%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Machinery operators & drivers7.2%

Sales workers6.6%

Areas within 3717, VIC

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Nearby areas

3718, VIC 3763, VIC 3714, VIC 3658, VIC 3777, VIC 3775, VIC 3761, VIC 3660, VIC

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