Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Cardinia

1,282 km²

Cardinia has a younger age profile than most and a larger-than-average population.

Beyond that, it has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Cardinia, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population118,342▲ +59.2%since 2011 Median age34 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over12.6%Children under 1522.6%People in a de facto relationship13.0%▲ +9.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Cardinia, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Children (0–14) (23%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)30.5%

Children (0–14)22.6%

Older adults (45–64)22.1%

Seniors (65+)12.6%

Youth (15–24)12.1%

Marital status

In Cardinia, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (8%).

Married49%
Never married35%
Divorced8%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cardinia, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by India (5%) and England (4%).

Australia71.6%

India4.3%

England3.6%

New Zealand1.6%

Philippines1.0%

China0.5%

South Africa0.5%

Italy0.3%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Cardinia, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (33%) and Irish (8%).

English35.5%

Australian35.3%

Irish8.7%

Scottish8.5%

Indian4.2%

Italian4.0%

German3.5%

Dutch3.4%

Chinese1.6%

Filipino1.3%

Language

People using another language at home17.8%

Language used at home

In Cardinia, the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Punjabi (4%) and Hindi (1%).

English only77.1%

Punjabi2.9%

Hindi0.8%

Mandarin0.8%

Arabic0.7%

Tagalog0.4%

Italian0.4%

Greek0.3%

Vietnamese0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion44.3%

Religious affiliation

In Cardinia, the largest group is No religion at 47%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Other religions (3%).

No religion47%
Christianity41%
Other religions3%
Hinduism3%
Islam3%
Buddhism2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1254.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher19.1%

Highest year of school

In Cardinia, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (17%) and Year 11 (14%).

Year 1254.8%

Year 1016.2%

Year 1113.1%

Year 9 or below9.9%

Highest qualification level

In Cardinia, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 40%, followed by Bachelor degree (24%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV34.1%

Bachelor degree20.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.9%

Postgraduate degree6.8%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.5%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Cardinia, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce16.5%

Engineering & related15.2%

Society & culture11.9%

Health9.9%

Education8.4%

Architecture & building7.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.0%

Information technology3.5%

Creative arts2.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$830▲ +40.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,874▲ +43.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,097▲ +41.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.5%

Household income distribution

In Cardinia, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (12%).

$1,500–$2,99936.9%

$650–$1,49925.5%

Under $65011.6%

$3,000–$3,99911.1%

$4,000 or more8.5%

Personal income distribution

In Cardinia, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (38%) and $1,500–$2,999 (18%).

Under $65037.7%

$650–$1,49935.7%

$1,500–$2,99917.2%

$3,000 or more2.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.4%People with a mental health condition9.3%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cardinia, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.8%

One condition19.1%

Two conditions5.6%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cardinia, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Other condition (16%).

Asthma9.4%

Mental health9.3%

Other condition7.5%

Arthritis7.5%

Diabetes4.4%

Heart disease3.2%

Cancer2.4%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.8%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid32.6%People who served in the Defence Force1.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.6%People living alone19.4%▲ +4.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Cardinia, the largest group is Couples with children at 64%, followed by Couples without children (22%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children64%
Couples without children22%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Cardinia, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 4 people (20%) and 1 person (19%).

2 people30.5%

4 people19.5%

1 person19.4%

3 people17.6%

5 people8.5%

6 or more4.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$361▲ +28.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,866▲ +7.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting23.0%Homes owned outright23.5%Separate (detached) houses91.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms88.0%▲ +1.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cardinia, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 51%, followed by Owned outright (24%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage51%
Owned outright24%
Rented23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Cardinia, the largest group is Separate house at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house91%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Cardinia, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 4 bedrooms (41%) and 2 bedrooms (10%).

3 bedrooms40.5%

4 bedrooms40.5%

2 bedrooms9.5%

5 or more7.0%

1 bedroom1.1%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cardinia, the largest group is $350–$549 at 60%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (5%).

$350–$54957.9%

$200–$34930.9%

Under $2004.9%

$550–$7491.7%

$750 or more1.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cardinia, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (34%) and Under $1,000 (12%).

$1,800–$2,99940.1%

$1,000–$1,79932.3%

Under $1,00010.8%

$3,000 or more10.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.6%▼ -22.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cardinia, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 43%, followed by 1 vehicle (29%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles42.6%

1 vehicle29.0%

3 vehicles15.4%

4 or more10.4%

No vehicle2.6%

How people get to work

In Cardinia, the largest group is Car (driver) at 70%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)59.8%

Worked at home18.8%

Car (passenger)3.7%

Train1.3%

Walked1.0%

Bus0.2%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.5%Recent arrivals from overseas11.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.3%Labour-force participation67.1%Employed full-time60.8%

Industries people work in

In Cardinia, the largest group is Construction at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Retail trade (10%).

Construction13.8%

Health care & social assistance13.4%

Retail trade9.9%

Manufacturing9.4%

Education & training8.2%

Accommodation & food5.0%

Professional & technical4.9%

Transport & warehousing4.8%

Public administration & safety4.5%

Other services4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Cardinia, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 18%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Technicians & trades17.2%

Professionals16.6%

Clerical & administrative13.0%

Community & personal service11.9%

Managers11.8%

Labourers10.5%

Sales workers8.7%

Machinery operators & drivers8.2%

Areas within Cardinia

Beaconsfield - Officer Bunyip - Garfield Emerald - Cockatoo Koo Wee Rup Pakenham - North East Pakenham - North West Pakenham - South East Pakenham - South West

Nearby areas

Casey - North Casey - South Yarra Ranges Knox Dandenong Frankston Maroondah Whitehorse - East

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