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3155, VIC vs 3785, VIC

Postcode comparison ≈ 3.3 km apart · 3155, VIC profile · 3785, VIC profile

3155, VIC 3785, VIC

Postcode 3155 is a populous area with 23,660 people, while postcode 3785 is sparsely populated with only 69 residents. These neighbours differ sharply in their demographics and housing; postcode 3155 has a far higher share of people born overseas (27.1%) and those using another language at home (20.8%). In contrast, postcode 3785 is far more likely to have residents with a bachelor degree or higher (38.9%) and those who have completed Year 12 (75.0%). Housing also differs, with 100% of homes in postcode 3785 being separate houses, whereas postcode 3155 has a higher share of renters (28.2%) and more townhouses.

These gaps in diversity and housing have generally widened since 2016. However, the two areas are identical in the typical age of their residents, who are 39 years old in both places. They also share a very similar proportion of people aged 65 and over. While postcode 3155 is very walkable, postcode 3785 is mostly car-dependent, which is consistent with the fact that 79.2% of homes there have two vehicles.

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Where they differ most

Living alone: 28.3 pts higher in 3155, VIC Renting: 28.2 pts higher in 3155, VIC Separate houses: 28.5 pts higher in 3785, VIC Population: 23,591 larger in 3155, VIC Limited English: 3.3 pts higher in 3155, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +23,591 larger in 3155, VIC gap widening
23,660 86th pct 69 3rd pct
Median age in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC even gap narrowing
39 yrs 29th pct 39 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +0.9 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap steady
0.9% 25th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +0.5 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap narrowing
17.9% 40th pct 17.4% 37th pct
Under 15 in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4.7 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
17.0% 46th pct 21.7% 87th pct
De facto in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +19.5 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
12.4% 50th pct 31.9% 100th pct

Age structure

31.1% Young adults (25–44) +6.6 pts ▸ 37.7%
23.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.4 pts 17.4%
17.0% Children (0–14) +4.7 pts ▸ 21.7%
17.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.5 pts 17.4%
10.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.3 pts 5.8%

Marital status

44.0% Married +2.3 pts ▸ 46.3%
37.1% Never married even 37.0%
10.1% Divorced +2.9 pts ▸ 13.0%
5.2% Widowed +4.0 pts ▸ 9.3%
3.6% Separated ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

3155, VIC 3785, VIC

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +11.2 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap widening
27.1% 78th pct 15.9% 57th pct

Country of birth

68.9% Australia +2.1 pts ▸ 71.0%
3.9% England +1.9 pts ▸ 5.8%
3.3% China ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
2.8% India ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%
1.3% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.9% Philippines ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.6% Vietnam ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Italy ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.4% South Africa ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Nepal ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry

35.2% English +15.5 pts ▸ 50.7%
32.3% Australian ◂ +0.4 pts 31.9%
4.5% German +7.0 pts ▸ 11.6%
9.5% Irish +0.6 pts ▸ 10.1%
9.1% Scottish ◂ +4.8 pts 4.3%
8.2% Chinese ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
2.9% Dutch +4.4 pts ▸ 7.2%
3.8% Italian ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.3% Indian ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
1.4% Greek ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
1.3% Filipino ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
0.7% Vietnamese ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

Language

Other language in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +16.5 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap widening
20.8% 80th pct 4.3% 44th pct
Limited English in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +3.3 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap steady
3.3% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

74.7% English only +12.2 pts ▸ 87.0%
4.2% Mandarin ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Cantonese ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Hindi ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Vietnamese ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% Punjabi ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.5% Italian ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.4% Tagalog ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.3% Arabic ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +20.1 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
48.0% 74th pct 68.1% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

48.0% No religion +20.1 pts ▸ 68.1%
36.8% Christianity ◂ +22.3 pts 14.5%
6.4% Not stated +3.8 pts ▸ 10.1%
3.5% Buddhism ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.0% Hinduism ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
1.2% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
1.1% Islam ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.1% Judaism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +15.6 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
59.4% 72nd pct 75.0% 91st pct
Bachelor+ in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +14.1 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap steady
24.7% 73rd pct 38.9% 88th pct
Schools/1k kids in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC
1.49 18th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +6 more in 3155, VIC
6 81st pct 0 0th pct
Students in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC
1,340 61st pct —
Avg size in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC
223 46th pct —
ICSEA in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC
1,019 62nd pct —

Highest year of school

59.4% Year 12 +15.6 pts ▸ 75.0%
14.1% Year 10 ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
12.1% Year 11 ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
9.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.0 pts 6.3%

Highest qualification level

25.9% Bachelor degree +4.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
29.3% Certificate III / IV ◂ +21.6 pts 7.7%
17.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +6.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
8.7% Postgraduate degree +6.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
4.3% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.3 pts ▸ 7.7%
1.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

4.1% Creative arts +19.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
17.9% Management & commerce ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
8.4% Education +7.0 pts ▸ 15.4%
15.1% Engineering & related ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
3.4% Natural & physical sciences +9.5 pts ▸ 12.8%
12.4% Society & culture +0.4 pts ▸ 12.8%
9.9% Health +0.4 pts ▸ 10.3%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% Information technology ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
1.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +$173 higher in 3785, VIC gap narrowing
$801 60th pct $974 82nd pct
Household income in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +$566 higher in 3785, VIC gap narrowing
$1,621 57th pct $2,187 86th pct
Family income in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +$373 higher in 3785, VIC gap narrowing
$2,001 58th pct $2,374 78th pct
High earners in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4.1 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
8.9% 50th pct 13.0% 72nd pct
High-income homes in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +8.3 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
16.7% 52nd pct 25.0% 74th pct

Household income distribution

33.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.2 pts 12.5%
28.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +16.4 pts 12.5%
15.4% Under $650 ◂ +2.9 pts 12.5%
10.2% $3,000–$3,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.5% $4,000 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 12.5%

Personal income distribution

39.5% Under $650 +10.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
35.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.3 pts 16.7%
17.4% $1,500–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 18.5%
2.2% $3,000 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 7.4%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +1.5 pts higher in 3785, VIC
31.9% 65th pct 33.3% 73rd pct
Mental health in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +7.8 pts higher in 3785, VIC
11.0% 80th pct 18.8% 100th pct
Needs assistance in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +5.0 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap steady
6.6% 69th pct 11.6% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Mental health +7.8 pts ▸ 18.8%
9.3% Other condition +6.6 pts ▸ 15.9%
8.9% Arthritis +4.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
10.3% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 8.7%
2.8% Cancer +3.0 pts ▸ 5.8%
5.5% Diabetes ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Heart disease +0.1 pts ▸ 4.3%
1.8% Lung condition ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.2% Stroke ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.5% None ◂ +0.6 pts 60.9%
21.4% One condition +3.3 pts ▸ 24.6%
7.1% Two conditions +4.5 pts ▸ 11.6%
3.4% Three or more ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +3.6 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap narrowing
12.9% 21st pct 9.3% 7th pct
Unpaid carers in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +5.9 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap steady
12.6% 48th pct 18.5% 99th pct
Unpaid child care in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +7.2 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap widening
27.5% 67th pct 20.4% 22nd pct
Defence service in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +2.4 pts higher in 3155, VIC
2.4% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +13.2 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
20.1% 28th pct 33.3% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +0.3 larger in 3785, VIC gap steady
2.4 43rd pct 2.7 79th pct
One-parent in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +1.1 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap narrowing
16.5% 79th pct 17.5% 84th pct
Living alone in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +28.3 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap widening
28.3% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Family composition

55.2% Couples with children ◂ +14.9 pts 40.4%
27.0% Couples without children +9.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
16.5% One-parent families +1.1 pts ▸ 17.5%
1.3% Other families ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

33.9% 2 people +7.7 pts ▸ 41.7%
28.3% 1 person ◂ +28.3 pts 0.0%
16.6% 3 people ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
14.3% 4 people ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% 5 people +7.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
2.0% 6 or more ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +$25 higher in 3785, VIC gap narrowing
$376 72nd pct $401 78th pct
Mortgage in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +$297 higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
$1,870 67th pct $2,167 84th pct
People / bedroom in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +28.2 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap widening
28.2% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +3.2 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
30.1% 25th pct 33.3% 33rd pct
Separate houses in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +28.5 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
71.5% 19th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +9.6 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
73.8% 33rd pct 83.3% 69th pct

How homes are owned or rented

39.7% Owned with a mortgage +6.1 pts ▸ 45.8%
30.1% Owned outright +3.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
28.2% Rented ◂ +28.2 pts 0.0%
1.2% Not stated ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Other tenure ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

71.5% Separate house +28.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
25.0% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Other dwelling ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

50.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +13.0 pts 37.5%
19.1% 4 bedrooms +26.7 pts ▸ 45.8%
22.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.0 pts 16.7%
4.2% 5 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.1% Studio / none ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

40.4% $1,800–$2,999 +5.1 pts ▸ 45.5%
9.9% $3,000 or more +35.5 pts ▸ 45.5%
29.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +2.1 pts 27.3%
14.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4.9 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap steady
4.9% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +16.3 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
24.3% 73rd pct 40.6% 92nd pct
PT commute in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +2.5 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap narrowing
2.5% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +113 more in 3155, VIC
120 86th pct 7 46th pct
Stops/1k in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +96.38 more in 3785, VIC
5.07 66th pct 101.45 100th pct
Departures/1k in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +17,184.2 more in 3785, VIC
1,004.2 73rd pct 18,188.4 100th pct
PT routes in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +12 more in 3155, VIC
19 86th pct 7 63rd pct
Stop walk in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +10 longer in 3785, VIC
2 14th pct 12 54th pct
Drive to city in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +31 longer in 3785, VIC
30 43rd pct 61 63rd pct

How people get to work

54.1% Car (driver) ◂ +32.2 pts 21.9%
24.3% Worked at home +16.3 pts ▸ 40.6%
3.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Train ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.0% Walked ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.6% Bus ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.8% 2 vehicles +39.4 pts ▸ 79.2%
39.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +22.3 pts 16.7%
11.3% 3 vehicles +5.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
5.0% 4 or more ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%
4.9% No vehicle ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +5.2 pts higher in 3155, VIC gap steady
38.0% 68th pct 32.8% 47th pct
Recent arrivals in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC
10.6% 60th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4.2 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap widening
4.3% 53rd pct 8.6% 91st pct
Participation in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +1.3 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap steady
63.5% 65th pct 64.8% 71st pct
Full-time in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +2.2 pts higher in 3785, VIC gap narrowing
60.3% 62nd pct 62.5% 75th pct

Industries people work in

7.7% Professional & technical +7.9 pts ▸ 15.6%
14.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +1.7 pts 12.5%
10.2% Retail trade +2.3 pts ▸ 12.5%
3.3% Finance & insurance +9.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
4.8% Public administration & safety +7.7 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.9% Construction ◂ +10.9 pts 0.0%
9.0% Education & training +0.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
9.1% Manufacturing ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
4.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Other services ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
3.6% Administrative & support ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

22.0% Professionals +3.0 pts ▸ 25.0%
16.4% Technicians & trades +2.4 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.5 pts 12.5%
10.7% Managers +1.8 pts ▸ 12.5%
11.6% Community & personal service ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
8.8% Labourers +0.5 pts ▸ 9.4%
8.8% Sales workers ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
6.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4 higher in 3785, VIC
6 57th pct 10 100th pct
IRSD decile in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4 higher in 3785, VIC
6 57th pct 10 100th pct
IER decile in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +5 higher in 3785, VIC
5 43rd pct 10 100th pct
IEO decile in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +3 higher in 3785, VIC
7 64th pct 10 100th pct
IRSAD score in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +110 higher in 3785, VIC
992 57th pct 1,102 91st pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +3.6 higher in 3155, VIC
7.4 87th pct 3.8 52nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +4.5 more in 3155, VIC
7.3 90th pct 2.8 35th pct
15-min city in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +95.4 pts higher in 3155, VIC
97.4% 94th pct 2.0% 15th pct
Walk to shops in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +16.7 pts higher in 3155, VIC
92.7% 90th pct 76.0% 76th pct
Walk to transit in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +18.1 pts higher in 3155, VIC
98.1% 84th pct 80.0% 66th pct
Walk to school in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +81.6 pts higher in 3155, VIC
91.6% 84th pct 10.0% 18th pct
Walk to a park in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +38.0 pts higher in 3155, VIC
100.0% 100th pct 62.0% 41st pct
Walk to health in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +88.7 pts higher in 3155, VIC
88.7% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +144.1 more in 3785, VIC
15.3 41st pct 159.4 100th pct
Intersections/km² in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +255 higher in 3155, VIC
285 89th pct 30 62nd pct
Mean slope in 3155, VICin 3785, VIC +24.9 pts higher in 3785, VIC
5.6% 59th pct 30.5% 100th pct

Compare 3155, VIC with nearby areas

3153, VIC 3785, VIC 3154, VIC 3137, VIC 3786, VIC 3180, VIC 3135, VIC 3158, VIC

Compare 3785, VIC with nearby areas

3786, VIC 3154, VIC 3158, VIC 3155, VIC 3787, VIC 3789, VIC 3156, VIC 3137, VIC

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3155, VIC vs 3785, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3155/3155-vic/vs/POA3785/3785-vic