Postcode · Area profile

3995, VIC

199 km²

3995, VIC is characterised by low household incomes, an older age profile than most and a moderately large population.

📍 3995, VIC, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,596▲ +26.9%since 2011 Median age50 yrs▲ +13.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.6%People aged 65 and over29.7%Children under 1514.5%People in a de facto relationship12.0%▲ +30.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (27%) and Young adults (25–44) (20%).

Seniors (65+)29.7%

Older adults (45–64)26.8%

Young adults (25–44)19.7%

Children (0–14)14.5%

Youth (15–24)9.3%

Marital status

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Married at 44%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (12%).

Married44%
Never married32%
Divorced12%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.1%

England4.8%

New Zealand1.4%

Italy0.8%

India0.7%

Philippines0.4%

China0.3%

South Africa0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Vietnam0.1%

Ancestry

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (31%) and Scottish (10%).

English43.9%

Australian38.8%

Scottish12.7%

Irish11.7%

Italian6.6%

German3.9%

Dutch2.9%

Indian1.0%

Chinese0.8%

Filipino0.6%

Language

People using another language at home5.1%

Language used at home

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.0%

Italian0.8%

Mandarin0.2%

Greek0.2%

Hindi0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Tagalog0.0%

Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion49.1%

Religious affiliation

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity44%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Hinduism1%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.5%

Highest year of school

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (17%).

Year 1241.1%

Year 1019.4%

Year 1116.0%

Year 9 or below15.6%

Highest qualification level

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 46%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV36.6%

Bachelor degree17.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.0%

Postgraduate degree4.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.0%

Certificate I / II2.4%

Field of qualification

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Engineering & related at 16%, followed by Management & commerce (15%) and Society & culture (14%).

Engineering & related12.8%

Management & commerce12.0%

Society & culture11.8%

Health11.8%

Education9.1%

Architecture & building8.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Creative arts3.2%

Agriculture & environment3.0%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$569▲ +27.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,034▲ +27.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,392▲ +30.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.8%

Household income distribution

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 37%, followed by Under $650 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

$650–$1,49934.1%

Under $65026.7%

$1,500–$2,99923.6%

$3,000–$3,9994.5%

$4,000 or more3.4%

Personal income distribution

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 56%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65051.8%

$650–$1,49929.0%

$1,500–$2,9999.4%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition38.2%People with a mental health condition12.2%People needing help with daily activities8.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None53.5%

One condition23.1%

Two conditions9.1%

Three or more6.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (17%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis14.8%

Mental health12.2%

Asthma9.9%

Other condition9.4%

Heart disease7.1%

Diabetes6.7%

Cancer4.5%

Lung condition3.8%

Stroke1.9%

Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.4%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid22.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families17.6%People living alone34.0%▲ +3.6%since 2011

Family composition

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (36%) and One-parent families (18%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children36%
One-parent families18%
Other families1%

Household size

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 38%, followed by 1 person (34%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people37.5%

1 person34.0%

3 people12.9%

4 people9.2%

5 people4.7%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +27.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting23.1%Homes owned outright46.3%Separate (detached) houses92.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms74.9%▲ +3.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (24%).

Owned outright47%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Separate house at 93%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house93%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (24%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

3 bedrooms47.4%

4 bedrooms23.3%

2 bedrooms19.2%

5 or more4.2%

1 bedroom3.7%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is $200–$349 at 61%, followed by Under $200 (19%) and $350–$549 (19%).

$200–$34958.9%

Under $20018.4%

$350–$54918.4%

$550–$7490.5%

$750 or more0.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 46%, followed by Under $1,000 (29%) and $1,800–$2,999 (21%).

$1,000–$1,79943.0%

Under $1,00027.2%

$1,800–$2,99919.7%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.8%▼ -28.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle40.1%

2 vehicles35.1%

3 vehicles11.5%

No vehicle6.8%

4 or more6.4%

How people get to work

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)62.8%

Worked at home12.4%

Car (passenger)4.5%

Walked3.8%

Bicycle1.0%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.2%Recent arrivals from overseas4.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.6%Labour-force participation48.2%Employed full-time48.0%

Industries people work in

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Construction (14%).

Health care & social assistance17.8%

Retail trade13.6%

Construction13.0%

Education & training7.3%

Accommodation & food6.8%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Other services4.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.3%

Manufacturing4.2%

Professional & technical4.0%

Occupations people work in

In 3995, VIC, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Community & personal service (14%).

Technicians & trades16.5%

Professionals15.5%

Community & personal service14.1%

Managers12.5%

Sales workers12.4%

Labourers12.1%

Clerical & administrative9.6%

Machinery operators & drivers5.2%

Nearby areas

3992, VIC 3996, VIC 3979, VIC 3951, VIC 3991, VIC 3990, VIC 3946, VIC 3945, VIC

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