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3812, VIC

97 km²

3812, VIC is characterised by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 3812, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population2,488▲ +9.7%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +2.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.2%People aged 65 and over15.4%Children under 1518.0%People in a de facto relationship10.7%▲ +21.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 31%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)31.2%

Young adults (25–44)21.9%

Children (0–14)18.0%

Seniors (65+)15.4%

Youth (15–24)12.8%

Marital status

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (8%).

Married53%
Never married33%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia79.6%

England3.6%

New Zealand1.2%

India0.6%

Italy0.4%

Philippines0.4%

South Africa0.4%

China0.2%

Ancestry

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 38%, followed by English (32%) and Irish (8%).

Australian43.5%

English37.4%

Irish9.6%

Scottish9.2%

Dutch6.0%

Italian4.5%

German3.5%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.7%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Punjabi (1%) and Italian (0%).

English only88.1%

Punjabi0.6%

Italian0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Mandarin0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion41.9%

Religious affiliation

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (47%) and Other religions (1%).

Christianity51%
No religion47%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.9%

Highest year of school

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1241.5%

Year 1020.4%

Year 1116.9%

Year 9 or below11.6%

Highest qualification level

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV40.3%

Bachelor degree17.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.5%

Postgraduate degree3.0%

Certificate I / II2.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Field of qualification

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Management & commerce (14%) and Architecture & building (14%).

Engineering & related17.2%

Management & commerce11.7%

Architecture & building11.6%

Society & culture10.2%

Health9.9%

Education8.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.4%

Agriculture & environment3.1%

Creative arts2.2%

Natural & physical sciences1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$777▲ +32.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,014▲ +45.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,197▲ +46.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.6%

Household income distribution

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (25%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99929.4%

$650–$1,49922.5%

Under $65013.5%

$4,000 or more13.0%

$3,000–$3,99911.6%

Personal income distribution

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 44%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65039.6%

$650–$1,49930.7%

$1,500–$2,99916.2%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.5%People with a mental health condition8.3%People needing help with daily activities3.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None60.3%

One condition20.0%

Two conditions6.4%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Asthma at 21%, followed by Arthritis (21%) and Mental health (18%).

Asthma9.5%

Arthritis9.4%

Mental health8.3%

Other condition6.5%

Diabetes4.0%

Heart disease3.6%

Cancer2.4%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.4%People providing unpaid care13.8%People caring for children unpaid27.7%People who served in the Defence Force1.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework24.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9▼ -3.3%since 2011 One-parent families9.7%People living alone16.6%▲ +12.7%since 2011

Family composition

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children26%
One-parent families10%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 1 person (17%).

2 people33.0%

4 people19.9%

1 person16.6%

3 people15.7%

5 people9.5%

6 or more4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$305▲ +69.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,079▲ +11.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting13.9%Homes owned outright36.1%Separate (detached) houses98.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.5%▲ +0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (14%).

Owned with a mortgage47%
Owned outright37%
Rented14%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Flat or apartment (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (0%).

Separate house99%
Flat or apartment1%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 5 or more (13%).

3 bedrooms39.3%

4 bedrooms36.3%

5 or more12.9%

2 bedrooms7.8%

1 bedroom2.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 51%, followed by $350–$549 (27%) and Under $200 (18%).

$200–$34949.5%

$350–$54925.7%

Under $20017.4%

$550–$7493.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (25%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

$1,800–$2,99935.9%

$1,000–$1,79922.6%

$3,000 or more18.7%

Under $1,00013.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.7%▲ +23.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 35%, followed by 3 vehicles (24%) and 4 or more (23%).

2 vehicles35.0%

3 vehicles24.6%

4 or more22.7%

1 vehicle16.5%

No vehicle1.7%

How people get to work

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)58.9%

Worked at home18.9%

Car (passenger)3.3%

Walked1.7%

Train0.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.9%Recent arrivals from overseas3.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.2%Labour-force participation65.6%Employed full-time56.5%

Industries people work in

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Construction at 19%, followed by Health care & social assistance (10%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Construction18.0%

Health care & social assistance9.7%

Manufacturing9.1%

Education & training8.4%

Retail trade8.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing6.7%

Professional & technical5.6%

Other services4.6%

Transport & warehousing4.2%

Public administration & safety4.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3812, VIC, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Technicians & trades20.4%

Managers16.4%

Clerical & administrative12.7%

Professionals11.9%

Community & personal service10.1%

Labourers10.1%

Machinery operators & drivers7.6%

Sales workers6.8%

Nearby areas

3813, VIC 3810, VIC 3814, VIC 3783, VIC 3781, VIC 3981, VIC 3808, VIC 3809, VIC

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