Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Doveton

5 km²

Doveton has a youthful population and low household incomes.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Doveton, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population11,889▲ +15.9%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▼ -2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over13.7%Children under 1519.6%People in a de facto relationship6.0%▲ +8.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Doveton, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)34.1%

Older adults (45–64)20.6%

Children (0–14)19.6%

Seniors (65+)13.7%

Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In Doveton, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (9%).

Married45%
Never married36%
Divorced9%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Doveton, the largest group is Australia at 72%, followed by India (11%) and Philippines (4%).

Australia37.2%

India5.7%

Philippines2.0%

New Zealand1.8%

Vietnam1.8%

England1.4%

China1.2%

Italy0.3%

South Africa0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Doveton, the largest group is English at 27%, followed by Australian (24%) and Indian (11%).

English13.4%

Australian12.2%

Indian5.5%

Chinese3.4%

Scottish3.1%

Irish2.7%

Vietnamese2.5%

Filipino2.3%

German1.5%

Italian1.5%

Language

People using another language at home57.8%

Language used at home

In Doveton, the largest group is English only at 74%, followed by Vietnamese (6%) and Punjabi (5%).

English only33.0%

Vietnamese2.5%

Punjabi2.3%

Arabic2.0%

Mandarin1.4%

Hindi1.0%

Tagalog0.8%

Greek0.8%

Cantonese0.7%

Italian0.4%

Religion

People with no religion19.1%

Religious affiliation

In Doveton, the largest group is Christianity at 36%, followed by Islam (29%) and No religion (21%).

Christianity36%
Islam29%
No religion21%
Hinduism6%
Buddhism5%
Other religions3%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.4%

Highest year of school

In Doveton, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 9 or below (24%) and Year 10 (13%).

Year 1249.3%

Year 9 or below21.2%

Year 1011.2%

Year 117.2%

Highest qualification level

In Doveton, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (22%).

Certificate III / IV26.7%

Bachelor degree20.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.7%

Postgraduate degree6.5%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.9%

Field of qualification

In Doveton, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Engineering & related (19%) and Society & culture (17%).

Management & commerce14.7%

Engineering & related14.1%

Society & culture12.7%

Health7.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.6%

Architecture & building5.3%

Education4.6%

Information technology4.3%

Creative arts2.7%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$584▲ +57.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,262▲ +54.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,391▲ +52.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week2.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.2%

Household income distribution

In Doveton, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (31%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99928.2%

Under $65021.4%

$3,000–$3,9995.3%

$4,000 or more3.9%

Personal income distribution

In Doveton, the largest group is Under $650 at 53%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (9%).

Under $65047.7%

$650–$1,49933.1%

$1,500–$2,9998.4%

$3,000 or more0.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.1%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities7.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Doveton, the largest group is None at 73%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (6%).

None65.1%

One condition15.5%

Two conditions5.3%

Three or more3.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Doveton, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health8.0%

Other condition7.3%

Arthritis7.3%

Asthma6.8%

Diabetes6.5%

Heart disease3.5%

Cancer1.9%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke1.0%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers6.5%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid21.5%People who served in the Defence Force1.0%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families20.2%People living alone27.0%▲ +3.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Doveton, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by One-parent families (20%) and Couples without children (18%).

Couples with children60%
One-parent families20%
Couples without children18%
Other families2%

Household size

In Doveton, the largest group is 2 people at 27%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people27.5%

1 person27.0%

3 people17.6%

4 people14.2%

5 people7.6%

6 or more6.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$320▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting41.5%Homes owned outright22.5%Separate (detached) houses78.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms71.8%▼ -4.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Doveton, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (23%).

Rented43%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Owned outright23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Doveton, the largest group is Separate house at 78%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (21%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house78%
Townhouse / semi-detached21%
Flat or apartment0%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Doveton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 61%, followed by 2 bedrooms (22%) and 4 bedrooms (10%).

3 bedrooms59.5%

2 bedrooms21.0%

4 bedrooms9.9%

1 bedroom4.2%

5 or more2.4%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Doveton, the largest group is $200–$349 at 54%, followed by $350–$549 (28%) and Under $200 (17%).

$200–$34950.9%

$350–$54926.9%

Under $20016.1%

$750 or more0.9%

$550–$7490.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Doveton, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 49%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (26%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79945.2%

$1,800–$2,99923.7%

Under $1,00018.7%

$3,000 or more5.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.6%▼ -26.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Doveton, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle40.0%

2 vehicles34.6%

3 vehicles10.1%

No vehicle9.6%

4 or more5.8%

How people get to work

In Doveton, the largest group is Car (driver) at 77%, followed by Worked at home (11%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)66.7%

Worked at home9.4%

Car (passenger)6.4%

Bus1.9%

Train1.3%

Walked0.8%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years42.3%Recent arrivals from overseas17.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate9.5%Labour-force participation50.5%Employed full-time59.3%

Industries people work in

In Doveton, the largest group is Construction at 18%, followed by Manufacturing (15%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Construction16.3%

Manufacturing13.4%

Health care & social assistance11.8%

Retail trade8.8%

Transport & warehousing6.9%

Accommodation & food4.6%

Education & training4.5%

Administrative & support4.4%

Other services3.8%

Wholesale trade3.5%

Occupations people work in

In Doveton, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 23%, followed by Labourers (17%) and Machinery operators & drivers (15%).

Technicians & trades22.0%

Labourers16.8%

Machinery operators & drivers14.2%

Community & personal service11.3%

Professionals10.5%

Clerical & administrative8.6%

Sales workers7.4%

Managers5.8%

Areas within Doveton

Doveton Block 1 Doveton Block 2 Doveton Block 3 Doveton Block 4 Doveton Block 5 Doveton Block 6 Doveton Block 7 Doveton Block 8 Doveton Block 9 Doveton Block 10 Doveton Block 11 Doveton Block 12 Doveton Block 13 Doveton Block 14 Doveton Block 15 Doveton Block 16

Nearby areas

Endeavour Hills - South Dandenong - North Hallam Endeavour Hills - North Hampton Park - West Dandenong North Dandenong - South Rowville - South

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