Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Preston (Vic.)

11 km²

Preston (Vic.) is characterised by a larger-than-average population and a high share of renters.

It's also marked by a younger age profile than most and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Preston (Vic.), Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population33,790▲ +12.9%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +2.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over13.4%Children under 1515.0%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 37%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (15%).

Young adults (25–44)37.3%

Older adults (45–64)24.1%

Children (0–14)15.0%

Seniors (65+)13.4%

Youth (15–24)10.2%

Marital status

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Never married at 49%, followed by Married (36%) and Divorced (7%).

Never married49%
Married36%
Divorced7%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by China (4%) and Italy (4%).

Australia63.8%

China3.0%

Italy3.0%

India2.5%

Vietnam2.2%

England2.1%

New Zealand1.9%

Philippines0.9%

Nepal0.8%

South Africa0.3%

Language

People using another language at home33.8%

Language used at home

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is English only at 74%, followed by Greek (7%) and Italian (6%).

English only62.1%

Greek5.7%

Italian4.6%

Mandarin3.5%

Vietnamese2.7%

Arabic2.3%

Cantonese1.3%

Hindi0.8%

Tagalog0.3%

Punjabi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion46.9%

Religious affiliation

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Islam (5%).

No religion50%
Christianity38%
Islam5%
Buddhism3%
Hinduism3%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1271.3%

Highest year of school

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 9 or below (12%) and Year 10 (7%).

Year 1271.3%

Year 9 or below11.1%

Year 106.4%

Year 116.4%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$872▲ +68.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,844▲ +59.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,345▲ +70.7%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.4%

Household income distribution

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and Under $650 (17%).

$1,500–$2,99931.4%

$650–$1,49922.5%

Under $65016.2%

$4,000 or more12.7%

$3,000–$3,99911.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.2%People with a mental health condition11.6%People needing help with daily activities6.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Other condition (18%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health11.6%

Other condition8.9%

Asthma8.7%

Arthritis6.9%

Diabetes4.3%

Heart disease3.0%

Cancer2.1%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.9%People providing unpaid care13.1%People caring for children unpaid23.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.5%

Family composition

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families13%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$392▲ +30.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +7.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting40.1%Homes owned outright27.2%Separate (detached) houses55.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Rented at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (28%).

Rented41%
Owned with a mortgage31%
Owned outright28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Separate house at 56%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (25%) and Flat or apartment (18%).

Separate house56%
Townhouse / semi-detached25%
Flat or apartment18%
Other dwelling1%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Car (driver) at 44%, followed by Worked at home (44%) and Train (3%).

Car (driver)35.7%

Worked at home35.4%

Train2.5%

Car (passenger)2.3%

Bicycle2.2%

Walked2.0%

Bus0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.5%Labour-force participation67.4%Employed full-time58.8%

Industries people work in

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Professional & technical (11%).

Health care & social assistance14.4%

Education & training11.3%

Professional & technical10.4%

Retail trade9.2%

Public administration & safety7.7%

Accommodation & food7.1%

Construction6.7%

Manufacturing5.1%

Finance & insurance4.4%

Transport & warehousing3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Preston (Vic.), the largest group is Professionals at 34%, followed by Managers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals33.7%

Managers13.8%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Technicians & trades10.6%

Community & personal service10.4%

Sales workers7.6%

Labourers6.7%

Machinery operators & drivers3.4%

Nearby areas

Thornbury Reservoir (Vic.)Northcote Bellfield (Banyule - Vic.)Fairfield (Vic.)Heidelberg West Kingsbury Brunswick East

👥 Demographics & Identity