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3870, VIC

274 km²

3870, VIC is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and an older age profile than most.

It also has household incomes a little below the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 3870, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,319▼ -13.5%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +8.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over22.4%Children under 1515.3%People in a de facto relationship15.0%▲ +20.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (22%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Older adults (45–64)34.2%

Seniors (65+)22.4%

Young adults (25–44)19.6%

Children (0–14)15.3%

Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (12%).

Married45%
Never married32%
Divorced12%
Widowed6%
Separated5%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia78.6%

England4.5%

New Zealand1.2%

South Africa0.3%

Philippines0.2%

Ancestry

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (35%) and Scottish (10%).

English42.0%

Australian40.0%

Scottish11.8%

Irish10.2%

German5.5%

Italian2.4%

Dutch2.2%

Greek0.7%

Chinese0.2%

Filipino0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Arabic (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only87.6%

Arabic0.6%

Greek0.4%

Religion

People with no religion55.8%

Religious affiliation

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 63%, followed by Christianity (35%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion63%
Christianity35%
Buddhism1%
Islam1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher17.4%

Highest year of school

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (22%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1243.2%

Year 1019.9%

Year 1115.6%

Year 9 or below11.9%

Highest qualification level

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV35.5%

Bachelor degree17.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.1%

Postgraduate degree4.4%

Certificate I / II3.0%

Field of qualification

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 21%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Education (12%).

Engineering & related17.1%

Society & culture13.4%

Education10.0%

Management & commerce9.6%

Health8.7%

Architecture & building6.3%

Agriculture & environment4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.8%

Creative arts2.9%

Information technology2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$599▲ +35.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,219▲ +25.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,461▲ +23.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week7.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.9%

Household income distribution

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 34%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (27%) and Under $650 (26%).

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99925.4%

Under $65023.7%

$3,000–$3,9996.1%

$4,000 or more5.9%

Personal income distribution

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 53%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (15%).

Under $65048.2%

$650–$1,49927.0%

$1,500–$2,99913.3%

$3,000 or more3.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.3%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities5.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is None at 61%, followed by One condition (27%) and Two conditions (8%).

None53.6%

One condition23.5%

Two conditions7.3%

Three or more3.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis13.3%

Mental health11.8%

Other condition9.2%

Asthma7.7%

Diabetes5.3%

Heart disease4.6%

Cancer4.4%

Lung condition3.2%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care16.5%People caring for children unpaid22.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework31.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.9%People living alone30.9%▲ +28.1%since 2011

Family composition

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people38.2%

1 person30.9%

3 people12.7%

4 people8.6%

5 people7.0%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$213▲ +30.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,100▲ +14.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting9.6%Homes owned outright48.5%Separate (detached) houses99.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.4%▲ +2.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (40%) and Rented (10%).

Owned outright49%
Owned with a mortgage40%
Rented10%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (28%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms48.3%

4 bedrooms27.8%

2 bedrooms14.5%

5 or more5.3%

1 bedroom2.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by Under $200 (39%) and $350–$549 (9%).

$200–$34946.9%

Under $20034.7%

$350–$5498.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (19%).

$1,000–$1,79938.1%

Under $1,00030.7%

$1,800–$2,99916.8%

$3,000 or more1.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.2%▼ -5.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (20%).

2 vehicles38.7%

1 vehicle26.9%

3 vehicles20.0%

4 or more11.7%

No vehicle2.2%

How people get to work

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)60.0%

Worked at home20.4%

Car (passenger)5.4%

Walked2.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.4%Recent arrivals from overseas3.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.5%Labour-force participation53.7%Employed full-time53.9%

Industries people work in

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.0%

Education & training9.6%

Construction9.1%

Retail trade7.9%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Manufacturing6.6%

Electricity, gas & water6.3%

Accommodation & food4.3%

Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In 3870, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 18%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Professionals17.7%

Managers16.1%

Technicians & trades15.2%

Community & personal service11.3%

Labourers10.7%

Clerical & administrative10.5%

Machinery operators & drivers8.4%

Sales workers7.7%

Nearby areas

3869, VIC 3842, VIC 3962, VIC 3871, VIC 3966, VIC 3840, VIC 3835, VIC 3964, VIC

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