Postcode · Area profile

3978, VIC

97 km²

3978, VIC has a notably young population and more residents than most areas.

It also has well-off households and far more university graduates than most areas.

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📍 3978, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population43,202▲ +3447.0%since 2011 Median age30 yrs▼ -25.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over4.9%Children under 1528.4%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +0.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)41.9%

Children (0–14)28.4%

Older adults (45–64)14.2%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Seniors (65+)4.9%

Marital status

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (31%) and Divorced (5%).

Married59%
Never married31%
Divorced5%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 64%, followed by India (23%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia48.1%

India17.4%

Philippines3.0%

New Zealand2.4%

England1.7%

South Africa0.9%

China0.7%

Vietnam0.3%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Australian at 24%, followed by English (24%) and Indian (24%).

Australian17.7%

English17.4%

Indian17.4%

Filipino4.0%

Scottish3.6%

Irish3.5%

Chinese3.0%

Italian2.6%

German1.7%

Dutch1.3%

Language

People using another language at home51.1%

Language used at home

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is English only at 70%, followed by Punjabi (18%) and Hindi (4%).

English only44.6%

Punjabi11.3%

Hindi2.6%

Tagalog1.3%

Arabic1.3%

Mandarin1.1%

Greek0.5%

Cantonese0.4%

Vietnamese0.4%

Italian0.3%

Religion

People with no religion23.5%

Religious affiliation

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Christianity at 37%, followed by No religion (25%) and Hinduism (12%).

Christianity37%
No religion25%
Hinduism12%
Other religions11%
Buddhism8%
Islam7%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1273.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.8%

Highest year of school

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 76%, followed by Year 10 (10%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1273.0%

Year 109.4%

Year 117.3%

Year 9 or below6.1%

Highest qualification level

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 33%, followed by Certificate III / IV (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (24%).

Bachelor degree29.2%

Certificate III / IV21.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma21.2%

Postgraduate degree12.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.2%

Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Management & commerce at 23%, followed by Engineering & related (15%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce21.1%

Engineering & related13.7%

Health11.8%

Society & culture11.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.4%

Information technology7.3%

Education6.3%

Architecture & building4.6%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Creative arts2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$937▲ +66.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,158▲ +59.5%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,197▲ +59.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week22.2%

Household income distribution

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (22%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99945.7%

$650–$1,49921.1%

$3,000–$3,99914.1%

$4,000 or more8.1%

Under $6505.6%

Personal income distribution

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 44%, followed by Under $650 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

$650–$1,49941.6%

Under $65032.5%

$1,500–$2,99919.4%

$3,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition17.0%People with a mental health condition5.1%People needing help with daily activities2.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is None at 82%, followed by One condition (14%) and Two conditions (3%).

None77.2%

One condition13.2%

Two conditions2.8%

Three or more1.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Asthma at 24%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Other condition (19%).

Asthma6.5%

Mental health5.1%

Other condition5.0%

Diabetes3.8%

Arthritis3.0%

Heart disease1.5%

Cancer1.0%

Lung condition0.6%

Stroke0.4%

Dementia0.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.6%People providing unpaid care9.0%People caring for children unpaid41.0%People who served in the Defence Force0.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.5%

Family & Households

Average household size3.2▲ +6.7%since 2011 One-parent families9.0%People living alone10.9%▼ -15.2%since 2011

Family composition

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 75%, followed by Couples without children (16%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children75%
Couples without children16%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is 4 people at 27%, followed by 2 people (24%) and 3 people (22%).

4 people26.7%

2 people23.6%

3 people22.3%

1 person10.9%

5 people10.6%

6 or more5.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$406▲ +103.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +25.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.8%Homes owned outright8.7%Separate (detached) houses97.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms94.3%▲ +6.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 67%, followed by Rented (23%) and Owned outright (9%).

Owned with a mortgage67%
Rented23%
Owned outright9%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 64%, followed by 3 bedrooms (24%) and 5 or more (8%).

4 bedrooms63.0%

3 bedrooms23.5%

5 or more7.7%

2 bedrooms4.2%

1 bedroom0.1%

Studio / none0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 90%, followed by $200–$349 (4%) and $550–$749 (3%).

$350–$54987.4%

$200–$3493.9%

$550–$7492.7%

Under $2001.4%

$750 or more1.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 62%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (20%) and $3,000 or more (13%).

$1,800–$2,99958.6%

$1,000–$1,79919.4%

$3,000 or more12.7%

Under $1,0004.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.0%▼ -21.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 54%, followed by 1 vehicle (25%) and 3 vehicles (14%).

2 vehicles54.0%

1 vehicle25.3%

3 vehicles14.0%

4 or more5.6%

No vehicle1.0%

How people get to work

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (21%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)62.3%

Worked at home17.9%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Train1.3%

Walked0.5%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years77.1%Recent arrivals from overseas15.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation74.6%Employed full-time63.1%

Industries people work in

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Health care & social assistance18.5%

Retail trade9.8%

Manufacturing9.7%

Construction9.6%

Transport & warehousing7.2%

Education & training6.4%

Professional & technical5.4%

Accommodation & food5.0%

Finance & insurance3.9%

Public administration & safety3.7%

Occupations people work in

In 3978, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Professionals19.7%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Community & personal service13.4%

Clerical & administrative12.7%

Managers10.4%

Machinery operators & drivers10.0%

Labourers9.5%

Sales workers7.9%

Areas within 3978, VIC

Clyde North - North Clyde North - South

Nearby areas

3809, VIC 3980, VIC 3807, VIC 3977, VIC 3805, VIC 3806, VIC 3975, VIC 3976, VIC

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