Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Casey - South

293 km²

Casey - South stands out for one of the largest populations in the country, with a younger age profile than most.

It also has a slightly lower share of renters than usual and household incomes a little above the norm.

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📍 Casey - South, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population227,950▲ +77.6%since 2011 Median age32 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.7%People aged 65 and over8.7%Children under 1524.7%People in a de facto relationship9.5%▲ +4.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Casey - South, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (25%) and Older adults (45–64) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)33.3%

Children (0–14)24.7%

Older adults (45–64)20.5%

Youth (15–24)12.9%

Seniors (65+)8.7%

Marital status

In Casey - South, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (7%).

Married53%
Never married34%
Divorced7%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Casey - South, the largest group is Australia at 72%, followed by India (15%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia52.9%

India11.1%

New Zealand2.5%

Philippines2.3%

England2.0%

China1.0%

Vietnam0.5%

South Africa0.5%

Italy0.3%

Nepal0.3%

Ancestry

In Casey - South, the largest group is Australian at 28%, followed by English (27%) and Indian (14%).

Australian21.7%

English21.3%

Indian11.2%

Scottish4.7%

Irish4.5%

Chinese3.4%

Filipino3.1%

Italian2.8%

German2.0%

Dutch1.6%

Language

People using another language at home43.1%

Language used at home

In Casey - South, the largest group is English only at 78%, followed by Punjabi (10%) and Hindi (3%).

English only51.7%

Punjabi6.4%

Hindi2.0%

Mandarin1.4%

Arabic1.2%

Tagalog1.1%

Vietnamese0.7%

Greek0.6%

Italian0.4%

Cantonese0.4%

Religion

People with no religion28.2%

Religious affiliation

In Casey - South, the largest group is Christianity at 39%, followed by No religion (30%) and Islam (11%).

Christianity39%
No religion30%
Islam11%
Hinduism8%
Other religions6%
Buddhism5%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1261.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher21.6%

Highest year of school

In Casey - South, the largest group is Year 12 at 65%, followed by Year 10 (13%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1261.4%

Year 1012.7%

Year 9 or below11.1%

Year 119.5%

Highest qualification level

In Casey - South, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 33%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (23%).

Certificate III / IV28.0%

Bachelor degree24.4%

Advanced diploma / diploma19.4%

Postgraduate degree9.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Casey - South, the largest group is Management & commerce at 22%, followed by Engineering & related (17%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce19.2%

Engineering & related15.2%

Society & culture12.4%

Health10.1%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.5%

Education6.3%

Information technology5.6%

Architecture & building5.3%

Natural & physical sciences2.7%

Creative arts2.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$804▲ +36.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,955▲ +46.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,039▲ +42.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week6.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.8%

Household income distribution

In Casey - South, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99939.8%

$650–$1,49924.8%

$3,000–$3,99912.0%

Under $6509.1%

$4,000 or more7.9%

Personal income distribution

In Casey - South, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (40%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

Under $65039.3%

$650–$1,49937.9%

$1,500–$2,99915.4%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.0%People with a mental health condition6.7%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Casey - South, the largest group is None at 76%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (5%).

None71.1%

One condition15.6%

Two conditions4.3%

Three or more2.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Casey - South, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Asthma7.6%

Mental health6.7%

Other condition6.5%

Arthritis5.3%

Diabetes4.9%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer1.6%

Lung condition1.0%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.2%People providing unpaid care11.0%People caring for children unpaid33.4%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.7%

Family & Households

Average household size3.2▲ +3.2%since 2011 One-parent families12.3%People living alone14.1%▼ -6.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Casey - South, the largest group is Couples with children at 71%, followed by Couples without children (16%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children71%
Couples without children16%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Casey - South, the largest group is 2 people at 25%, followed by 4 people (23%) and 3 people (20%).

2 people24.8%

4 people23.4%

3 people20.0%

1 person14.1%

5 people10.4%

6 or more7.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$386▲ +32.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950▲ +12.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting22.9%Homes owned outright17.9%Separate (detached) houses91.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.8%▲ +1.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Casey - South, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 57%, followed by Rented (23%) and Owned outright (18%).

Owned with a mortgage57%
Rented23%
Owned outright18%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Casey - South, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Casey - South, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (7%).

4 bedrooms47.2%

3 bedrooms37.6%

5 or more7.0%

2 bedrooms6.3%

1 bedroom0.5%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Casey - South, the largest group is $350–$549 at 71%, followed by $200–$349 (21%) and Under $200 (4%).

$350–$54968.0%

$200–$34920.1%

Under $2004.2%

$550–$7492.5%

$750 or more1.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Casey - South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 49%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (30%) and $3,000 or more (11%).

$1,800–$2,99945.5%

$1,000–$1,79928.3%

$3,000 or more10.2%

Under $1,0009.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.5%▼ -30.3%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Casey - South, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles46.3%

1 vehicle26.6%

3 vehicles16.0%

4 or more8.6%

No vehicle2.5%

How people get to work

In Casey - South, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (19%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)62.5%

Worked at home16.1%

Car (passenger)4.4%

Train1.4%

Walked0.6%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years47.5%Recent arrivals from overseas13.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.6%Labour-force participation67.1%Employed full-time61.6%

Industries people work in

In Casey - South, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Manufacturing (12%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance15.6%

Manufacturing11.4%

Construction11.2%

Retail trade10.1%

Transport & warehousing6.5%

Education & training6.0%

Accommodation & food5.0%

Professional & technical4.8%

Wholesale trade3.9%

Other services3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Casey - South, the largest group is Professionals at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals15.9%

Technicians & trades15.9%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Community & personal service12.5%

Labourers11.7%

Machinery operators & drivers10.8%

Managers9.6%

Sales workers8.4%

Areas within Casey - South

Clyde North - North Clyde North - South Cranbourne Cranbourne East - North Cranbourne East - South Cranbourne North - East Cranbourne North - West Cranbourne South Cranbourne West Hampton Park - East Hampton Park - West Lynbrook - Lyndhurst Narre Warren South - East Narre Warren South - West Pearcedale - Tooradin

Nearby areas

Frankston Casey - North Dandenong Knox Cardinia Mornington Peninsula Kingston Monash

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