Postcode · Area profile

3818, VIC

280 km²

3818, VIC is characterised by a larger-than-average population and a somewhat younger age profile.

📍 3818, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population17,313▲ +43.2%since 2011 Median age40 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over21.5%Children under 1520.1%People in a de facto relationship13.2%▲ +33.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 24%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)24.3%

Older adults (45–64)23.8%

Seniors (65+)21.5%

Children (0–14)20.1%

Youth (15–24)10.3%

Marital status

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (10%).

Married49%
Never married32%
Divorced10%
Widowed6%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.3%

England3.9%

New Zealand1.2%

Philippines0.5%

South Africa0.5%

India0.5%

Italy0.2%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (9%).

English44.4%

Australian42.4%

Scottish11.0%

Irish10.9%

German4.2%

Dutch3.8%

Italian3.3%

Chinese0.7%

Indian0.7%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Mandarin (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only90.6%

Mandarin0.3%

Italian0.2%

Punjabi0.2%

Greek0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion49.2%

Religious affiliation

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity45%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.5%

Highest year of school

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 46%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1243.6%

Year 1020.4%

Year 1115.9%

Year 9 or below14.0%

Highest qualification level

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 49%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV40.5%

Bachelor degree17.0%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.2%

Postgraduate degree3.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.7%

Certificate I / II2.1%

Field of qualification

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related16.1%

Management & commerce13.0%

Society & culture12.5%

Education10.8%

Health10.7%

Architecture & building7.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Agriculture & environment3.4%

Creative arts3.0%

Natural & physical sciences1.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$702▲ +40.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,456▲ +46.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,797▲ +48.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.6%

Household income distribution

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99931.4%

$650–$1,49930.4%

Under $65017.5%

$3,000–$3,9997.8%

$4,000 or more5.8%

Personal income distribution

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (36%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65043.8%

$650–$1,49933.8%

$1,500–$2,99913.7%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.4%People with a mental health condition12.1%People needing help with daily activities7.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None57.5%

One condition22.3%

Two conditions7.4%

Three or more4.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Mental health12.1%

Arthritis11.2%

Asthma10.2%

Other condition9.4%

Diabetes5.6%

Heart disease5.2%

Cancer3.6%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care14.5%People caring for children unpaid29.4%People who served in the Defence Force3.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.1%People living alone24.8%▲ +0.4%since 2011

Family composition

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (25%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people37.2%

1 person24.8%

3 people14.8%

4 people13.2%

5 people6.5%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$330▲ +50.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,649▲ +8.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting20.1%Homes owned outright36.9%Separate (detached) houses90.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms83.3%▲ +1.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 41%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (20%).

Owned with a mortgage41%
Owned outright37%
Rented20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 4 bedrooms (37%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms41.2%

4 bedrooms36.8%

2 bedrooms13.1%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom2.0%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 46%, followed by $350–$549 (42%) and Under $200 (11%).

$200–$34944.6%

$350–$54940.4%

Under $20010.3%

$550–$7490.7%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (32%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79940.3%

$1,800–$2,99929.9%

Under $1,00015.3%

$3,000 or more8.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.9%▼ -33.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 40%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles40.5%

1 vehicle32.4%

3 vehicles14.9%

4 or more9.3%

No vehicle2.9%

How people get to work

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)63.7%

Worked at home14.7%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Walked1.7%

Train0.7%

Bicycle0.2%

Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years46.5%Recent arrivals from overseas5.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation58.5%Employed full-time56.2%

Industries people work in

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 16%, followed by Construction (14%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance15.0%

Construction13.8%

Retail trade9.6%

Education & training9.5%

Manufacturing7.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing5.9%

Accommodation & food4.8%

Public administration & safety4.7%

Other services4.6%

Professional & technical4.1%

Occupations people work in

In 3818, VIC, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Labourers (13%).

Technicians & trades17.3%

Professionals15.5%

Labourers12.9%

Community & personal service12.6%

Managers12.3%

Clerical & administrative11.4%

Sales workers8.6%

Machinery operators & drivers7.5%

Areas within 3818, VIC

Drouin

Nearby areas

3988, VIC 3816, VIC 3820, VIC 3815, VIC 3814, VIC 3987, VIC 3981, VIC 3822, VIC

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