Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Puckapunyal

413 km²

Puckapunyal stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with a younger age profile than most.

Beyond that, it has high household incomes and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Puckapunyal, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,108▼ -4.1%since 2011 Median age24 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.8%People aged 65 and over0.3%Children under 1524.4%People in a de facto relationship26.0%▲ +47.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 41%, followed by Youth (15–24) (26%) and Children (0–14) (25%).

Young adults (25–44)40.6%

Youth (15–24)25.7%

Children (0–14)24.4%

Older adults (45–64)8.5%

Seniors (65+)0.3%

Marital status

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Never married at 54%, followed by Married (41%) and Divorced (4%).

Never married54%
Married41%
Divorced4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.2%

England2.5%

New Zealand0.8%

South Africa0.8%

Nepal0.5%

India0.5%

Ancestry

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (30%) and Irish (9%).

Australian49.3%

English37.4%

Irish11.7%

Scottish10.3%

German6.9%

Italian2.6%

Dutch2.6%

Chinese1.1%

Greek1.0%

Indian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home4.8%

Language used at home

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Arabic (0%).

English only89.4%

Arabic0.3%

Religion

People with no religion54.2%

Religious affiliation

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (37%) and Islam (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity37%
Islam1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1269.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.8%

Highest year of school

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Year 12 at 75%, followed by Year 11 (12%) and Year 10 (12%).

Year 1269.3%

Year 1111.4%

Year 1010.9%

Year 9 or below0.5%

Highest qualification level

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 45%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Certificate III / IV36.2%

Bachelor degree17.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.4%

Postgraduate degree4.5%

Certificate I / II4.0%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Field of qualification

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Society & culture (19%) and Health (11%).

Management & commerce22.1%

Society & culture15.5%

Health9.1%

Engineering & related8.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.3%

Education7.2%

Architecture & building3.0%

Creative arts2.6%

Agriculture & environment1.7%

Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,300▲ +35.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,510▲ +50.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,602▲ +46.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week26.6%

Household income distribution

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 66%, followed by $3,000–$3,999 (23%) and $4,000 or more (7%).

$1,500–$2,99959.7%

$3,000–$3,99920.6%

$4,000 or more6.0%

$650–$1,4994.7%

Personal income distribution

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 46%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (36%) and Under $650 (16%).

$650–$1,49942.8%

$1,500–$2,99934.0%

Under $65015.3%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition13.9%People with a mental health condition5.7%People needing help with daily activities3.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is None at 85%, followed by One condition (12%) and Two conditions (3%).

None78.0%

One condition11.3%

Two conditions2.4%

Three or more0.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Asthma at 28%, followed by Mental health (25%) and Other condition (24%).

Asthma6.3%

Mental health5.7%

Other condition5.5%

Arthritis3.2%

Heart disease0.9%

Cancer0.7%

Diabetes0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.5%People providing unpaid care7.2%People caring for children unpaid31.3%People who served in the Defence Force65.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.0%

Family & Households

Average household size3.2▼ -5.9%since 2011 One-parent families2.4%People living alone6.4%▲ +115.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Couples with children at 80%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (2%).

Couples with children80%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families2%

Household size

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is 2 people at 29%, followed by 4 people (25%) and 3 people (22%).

2 people29.2%

4 people24.5%

3 people21.9%

5 people12.0%

1 person6.4%

6 or more5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$265▲ +22.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,714▲ +27.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting98.3%Homes owned outright0.0%Separate (detached) houses98.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.6%▼ -0.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Rented at 98%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (2%).

Rented98%
Owned with a mortgage2%

Types of homes

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (3%).

Separate house97%
Townhouse / semi-detached3%

Bedrooms per home

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 59%, followed by 4 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (5%).

3 bedrooms57.5%

4 bedrooms33.9%

5 or more5.2%

1 bedroom1.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is $200–$349 at 85%, followed by $350–$549 (11%) and Under $200 (2%).

$200–$34981.2%

$350–$54910.9%

Under $2001.7%

$550–$7491.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle2.2%▲ +15.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 61%, followed by 1 vehicle (26%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

2 vehicles62.7%

1 vehicle26.3%

3 vehicles10.5%

No vehicle2.2%

4 or more1.3%

How people get to work

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Car (driver) at 57%, followed by Walked (27%) and Worked at home (10%).

Car (driver)51.4%

Walked23.9%

Worked at home9.3%

Bicycle3.1%

Car (passenger)2.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years85.4%Recent arrivals from overseas36.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.8%Labour-force participation83.9%Employed full-time83.3%

Industries people work in

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 81%, followed by Health care & social assistance (6%) and Education & training (3%).

Public administration & safety77.9%

Health care & social assistance5.7%

Education & training2.9%

Construction1.7%

Accommodation & food1.7%

Retail trade1.5%

Administrative & support1.2%

Rental & real estate0.9%

Other services0.9%

Finance & insurance0.7%

Occupations people work in

In Puckapunyal, the largest group is Community & personal service at 41%, followed by Managers (19%) and Professionals (13%).

Community & personal service41.0%

Managers19.1%

Professionals12.8%

Machinery operators & drivers10.9%

Clerical & administrative7.7%

Technicians & trades3.5%

Labourers3.1%

Sales workers2.6%

Nearby areas

Graytown Hilldene Mitchellstown Costerfield Moormbool West Northwood (Vic.)Wirrate Glenaroua

👥 Demographics & Identity