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3996, VIC

152 km²

3996, VIC stands out for one of the largest retiree communities in the country, with a notably older population.

It's also marked by somewhat more graduates than the norm and household incomes a little below the norm.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population6,649▲ +34.1%since 2011Median age54 yrs▲ +10.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over34.4%Children under 1515.6%People in a de facto relationship11.4%▲ +13.5%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4350350

Age structure

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)34.4%
Older adults (45–64)25.8%
Young adults (25–44)16.9%
Children (0–14)15.6%
Youth (15–24)7.4%

Marital status

In 3996, VIC, Married is the majority at 56%; Never married is next at 23%.

  • Married56%
  • Never married23%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed8%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In 3996, VIC, Australia is the majority at 92%; England is next at 5%.

Australia81.6%
England4.6%
New Zealand1.1%
Italy0.6%
India0.3%
South Africa0.2%
Philippines0.2%
China0.1%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

3996, VIC splits fairly evenly between English (35%) and Australian (31%), with Irish at 12%.

English43.8%
Australian39.4%
Irish14.6%
Scottish14.2%
German4.5%
Italian4.4%
Dutch4.3%
Chinese0.6%
Greek0.6%
Filipino0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.9%

Language used at home

In 3996, VIC, English only is the majority at 98%; Italian is next at 1%.

English only91.9%
Italian0.6%
Mandarin0.3%
Greek0.2%
Arabic0.2%
Punjabi0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%
Tagalog0.1%
Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion51.4%

Religious affiliation

In 3996, VIC, No religion is the majority at 55%; Christianity is next at 44%.

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity44%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Islam0%
  • Other religions0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1251.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher25.9%

Highest year of school

In 3996, VIC, Year 12 is the majority at 55%; Year 10 is next at 18%.

Year 1251.4%
Year 1016.5%
Year 1115.4%
Year 9 or below10.8%

Highest qualification level

3996, VIC splits fairly evenly between Certificate III / IV (32%) and Bachelor degree (31%), with Advanced diploma / diploma at 19%.

Certificate III / IV27.4%
Bachelor degree26.1%
Advanced diploma / diploma16.4%
Postgraduate degree7.7%
Graduate diploma / certificate6.6%
Certificate I / II1.3%

Field of qualification

3996, VIC splits fairly evenly between Education (18%) and Management & commerce (16%), with Engineering & related at 16%.

Education15.5%
Management & commerce13.9%
Engineering & related13.9%
Health13.1%
Society & culture10.7%
Architecture & building7.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services4.5%
Agriculture & environment3.0%
Natural & physical sciences2.9%
Creative arts2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$706▲ +33.5%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,291▲ +33.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,742▲ +43.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.5%

Household income distribution

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (26%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49932.7%
$1,500–$2,99924.0%
Under $65020.5%
$4,000 or more8.4%
$3,000–$3,9998.0%

Personal income distribution

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is Under $650 at 47%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65043.5%
$650–$1,49930.4%
$1,500–$2,99914.9%
$3,000 or more4.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.8%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities6.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In 3996, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.

None57.8%
One condition22.6%
Two conditions8.1%
Three or more5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

No single group dominates in 3996, VIC — Arthritis leads at 21%, ahead of Mental health (14%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis13.8%
Mental health9.3%
Other condition8.7%
Asthma8.6%
Heart disease7.7%
Diabetes5.6%
Cancer5.3%
Lung condition2.6%
Stroke1.6%
Dementia1.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.7%People providing unpaid care15.2%People caring for children unpaid24.2%People who served in the Defence Force3.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families9.0%People living alone29.8%▼ -5.5%since 2011

Family composition

3996, VIC splits fairly evenly between Couples with children (47%) and Couples without children (43%), with One-parent families at 9%.

  • Couples with children47%
  • Couples without children43%
  • One-parent families9%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (30%) and 4 people (11%).

2 people43.4%
1 person29.8%
4 people11.0%
3 people9.3%
5 people5.1%
6 or more1.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$345▲ +16.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,700▲ +12.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting17.8%Homes owned outright54.6%Separate (detached) houses91.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.1%▲ +6.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In 3996, VIC, Owned outright is the majority at 55%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 25%.

  • Owned outright55%
  • Owned with a mortgage25%
  • Rented18%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 3996, VIC, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 9%.

  • Separate house91%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached9%
  • Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 4 bedrooms (31%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms47.4%
4 bedrooms30.2%
2 bedrooms14.8%
5 or more4.5%
1 bedroom1.7%
Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (36%) and Under $200 (14%).

$350–$54943.5%
$200–$34934.2%
Under $20013.5%
$550–$7494.1%

Monthly mortgage distribution

3996, VIC splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (36%) and $1,800–$2,999 (33%), with Under $1,000 at 20%.

$1,000–$1,79933.6%
$1,800–$2,99931.5%
Under $1,00018.9%
$3,000 or more10.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.5%▼ -47.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 45%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles45.4%
1 vehicle37.1%
3 vehicles10.7%
4 or more4.3%
No vehicle2.5%

How people get to work

In 3996, VIC, Car (driver) is the majority at 69%; Worked at home is next at 23%.

Car (driver)57.8%
Worked at home19.6%
Car (passenger)3.6%
Walked2.8%
Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.1%Recent arrivals from overseas2.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.7%Labour-force participation48.5%Employed full-time48.2%

Industries people work in

3996, VIC splits fairly evenly between Health care & social assistance (17%) and Education & training (13%), with Construction at 11%.

Health care & social assistance16.6%
Education & training12.7%
Construction11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
Accommodation & food6.6%
Professional & technical6.4%
Public administration & safety5.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.4%
Manufacturing4.1%
Other services2.9%

Occupations people work in

In 3996, VIC, the largest group is Professionals at 27%, followed by Managers (17%) and Technicians & trades (14%).

Professionals26.3%
Managers17.1%
Technicians & trades13.8%
Community & personal service11.2%
Clerical & administrative10.8%
Sales workers8.4%
Labourers7.8%
Machinery operators & drivers2.8%

Nearby areas

3951, VIC3995, VIC3946, VIC3950, VIC3992, VIC3954, VIC3945, VIC3979, VIC