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3825, VIC

1,872 km²

3825, VIC is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and a larger-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 3825, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population21,078▲ +3.7%since 2011 Median age45 yrs▲ +7.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over23.6%Children under 1516.4%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +28.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Seniors (65+) (24%) and Young adults (25–44) (23%).

Older adults (45–64)26.7%

Seniors (65+)23.6%

Young adults (25–44)22.6%

Children (0–14)16.4%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (37%) and Divorced (12%).

Married39%
Never married37%
Divorced12%
Widowed8%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia79.8%

England3.0%

Philippines0.8%

New Zealand0.8%

Italy0.3%

China0.3%

India0.2%

South Africa0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (34%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian41.0%

English38.8%

Scottish10.5%

Irish9.3%

German4.3%

Dutch3.9%

Italian2.8%

Filipino1.2%

Chinese0.8%

Greek0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.3%

Language used at home

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Greek (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only87.5%

Greek0.3%

Italian0.3%

Mandarin0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Punjabi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion48.7%

Religious affiliation

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

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

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1234.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher9.2%

Highest year of school

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 38%, followed by Year 10 (24%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1234.7%

Year 1021.8%

Year 9 or below17.0%

Year 1117.0%

Highest qualification level

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 58%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (18%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV44.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.8%

Bachelor degree11.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.6%

Postgraduate degree2.4%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Management & commerce (14%).

Engineering & related19.6%

Society & culture13.4%

Management & commerce11.3%

Health8.7%

Education7.0%

Architecture & building6.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.7%

Agriculture & environment2.3%

Creative arts2.2%

Information technology1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$597▲ +45.6%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,073▲ +35.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,483▲ +42.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week10.1%

Household income distribution

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49932.4%

Under $65026.9%

$1,500–$2,99922.8%

$3,000–$3,9995.5%

$4,000 or more4.6%

Personal income distribution

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 54%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65048.1%

$650–$1,49928.9%

$1,500–$2,99910.4%

$3,000 or more2.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.1%People with a mental health condition13.2%People needing help with daily activities10.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None51.8%

One condition22.8%

Two conditions9.3%

Three or more6.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 19%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis13.4%

Mental health13.2%

Asthma11.4%

Other condition10.2%

Diabetes7.5%

Heart disease6.1%

Cancer3.8%

Lung condition3.6%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.7%People providing unpaid care14.8%People caring for children unpaid23.0%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families20.4%People living alone36.8%▲ +11.5%since 2011

Family composition

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 48%, followed by Couples without children (30%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children48%
Couples without children30%
One-parent families20%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is 1 person at 37%, followed by 2 people (33%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person36.8%

2 people33.1%

3 people12.9%

4 people10.9%

5 people4.3%

6 or more2.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$215▲ +53.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,083▲ +3.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting26.2%Homes owned outright38.7%Separate (detached) houses86.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.8%▲ +1.7%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Rented (27%).

Owned outright40%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Rented27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (10%) and Flat or apartment (3%).

Separate house86%
Townhouse / semi-detached10%
Flat or apartment3%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 52%, followed by 4 bedrooms (20%) and 2 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms50.4%

4 bedrooms19.2%

2 bedrooms18.7%

1 bedroom5.5%

5 or more3.2%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 53%, followed by Under $200 (40%) and $350–$549 (6%).

$200–$34951.0%

Under $20038.8%

$350–$5495.9%

$750 or more0.3%

$550–$7490.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 42%, followed by Under $1,000 (42%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

$1,000–$1,79939.4%

Under $1,00039.1%

$1,800–$2,99911.4%

$3,000 or more3.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.1%▼ -15.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 37%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

1 vehicle37.4%

2 vehicles31.8%

3 vehicles13.4%

No vehicle9.1%

4 or more8.2%

How people get to work

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 79%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)67.1%

Worked at home10.3%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Walked1.8%

Bus0.4%

Train0.4%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.4%Recent arrivals from overseas5.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.8%Labour-force participation50.4%Employed full-time54.3%

Industries people work in

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (11%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.3%

Construction10.4%

Retail trade9.8%

Education & training7.4%

Manufacturing7.0%

Public administration & safety6.7%

Accommodation & food5.9%

Electricity, gas & water5.5%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.3%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In 3825, VIC, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Community & personal service (15%) and Labourers (14%).

Technicians & trades18.5%

Community & personal service14.8%

Labourers13.3%

Clerical & administrative12.5%

Professionals12.3%

Managers9.6%

Sales workers8.9%

Machinery operators & drivers7.6%

Areas within 3825, VIC

Moe - Newborough Mount Baw Baw Region

Nearby areas

3824, VIC 3840, VIC 3831, VIC 3854, VIC 3821, VIC 3833, VIC 3835, VIC 3856, VIC

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