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3268, VIC vs 3270, VIC

Name: 3268, VIC vs 3270, VIC — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 10 km apart · 3268, VIC profile · 3270, VIC profile

3268, VIC 3270, VIC

Postcode 3268 and postcode 3270 are nearby Victorian areas with very different profiles. Postcode 3270 is far older, with a typical resident aged 54 compared to 44 in postcode 3268. It is also more likely that people there live alone (40.1% versus 25.5%) or own their home outright (56.9% versus 44.2%). In contrast, postcode 3268 has seen a surge in recent overseas arrivals, who now make up 23% of the population, while postcode 3270 has none. Postcode 3268 also provides better access to essential services, with more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health clinic.

These two areas have tracked in different directions since 2011, though some gaps are closing. The age difference has narrowed by 7 years, and the gap in the share of people aged 65 and over has also fallen. Despite these shifts, they share a very similar economic baseline, with typical weekly household incomes sitting at $1,466 in postcode 3268 and $1,383 in postcode 3270. Both areas also have an identical share of people using another language at home (4.3%).

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 23.0 pts higher in 3268, VIC Population: 2,230 larger in 3268, VIC Median age: 10 yrs older in 3270, VIC Living alone: 14.6 pts higher in 3270, VIC Owned outright: 12.7 pts higher in 3270, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +2,230 larger in 3268, VIC gap steady

2,552 44th pct 322 13th pct

Median age in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +10 yrs older in 3270, VIC gap narrowing

44 yrs 57th pct 54 yrs 90th pct

Age structure

28.8% Older adults (45–64) +1.6 pts ▸ 30.4%

20.7% Seniors (65+) +7.9 pts ▸ 28.6%

21.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.5 pts 18.0%

16.6% Children (0–14) +1.4 pts ▸ 18.0%

12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.0 pts 7.1%

Marital status

49.5% Married ◂ +4.0 pts 45.5%

35.1% Never married ◂ +2.5 pts 32.6%

7.3% Divorced +2.6 pts ▸ 9.8%

5.3% Widowed +3.8 pts ▸ 9.1%

2.5% Separated ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%

Age & sex structure

3268, VIC 3270, VIC

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

83.3% Australia +1.2 pts ▸ 84.5%

2.8% New Zealand ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

2.0% England ◂ +0.2 pts 1.9%

1.6% Philippines ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.2% China ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

42.6% English +5.9 pts ▸ 48.4%

40.0% Australian ◂ +2.5 pts 37.6%

15.9% Irish +4.3 pts ▸ 20.2%

14.4% Scottish ◂ +0.7 pts 13.7%

3.4% Dutch ◂ +2.5 pts 0.9%

3.1% German ◂ +0.3 pts 2.8%

2.4% Filipino ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%

0.9% Italian +1.0 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.3% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Indian ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.3% English only +3.0 pts ▸ 92.2%

0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%

0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Mandarin ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

44.9% No religion +11.0 pts ▸ 55.9%

45.8% Christianity ◂ +13.2 pts 32.6%

8.3% Not stated +2.5 pts ▸ 10.9%

0.3% Islam ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.2% Buddhism ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC

4.72 63rd pct —

Schools ≤3 km in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +2 more in 3268, VIC

2 50th pct 0 0th pct

Students in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC

563 46th pct —

Avg size in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC

282 53rd pct —

ICSEA in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC

1,001 53rd pct —

Highest year of school

42.0% Year 12 +8.4 pts ▸ 50.4%

19.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.7 pts 18.5%

19.1% Year 10 ◂ +6.5 pts 12.7%

10.9% Year 9 or below +2.2 pts ▸ 13.1%

Highest qualification level

33.1% Certificate III / IV +0.2 pts ▸ 33.3%

20.6% Bachelor degree +2.8 pts ▸ 23.4%

15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +3.2 pts ▸ 18.7%

2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.4 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.4% Postgraduate degree +0.7 pts ▸ 4.1%

3.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

12.6% Engineering & related +3.2 pts ▸ 15.8%

14.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +11.1 pts 3.5%

10.5% Education +2.9 pts ▸ 13.5%

10.8% Health +0.9 pts ▸ 11.7%

4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +7.6 pts ▸ 11.7%

9.7% Management & commerce +0.9 pts ▸ 10.5%

4.7% Architecture & building +5.2 pts ▸ 9.9%

8.7% Society & culture ◂ +2.3 pts 6.4%

1.1% Natural & physical sciences +4.1 pts ▸ 5.3%

0.8% Information technology +1.6 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.8% Creative arts +0.5 pts ▸ 2.3%

Income

Personal income in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +$27 higher in 3270, VIC gap narrowing

$769 54th pct $796 59th pct

Household income in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +$83 higher in 3268, VIC gap narrowing

$1,466 47th pct $1,383 41st pct

Family income in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +$8 higher in 3268, VIC gap narrowing

$1,800 44th pct $1,792 43rd pct

Household income distribution

32.2% $650–$1,499 +5.7 pts ▸ 38.0%

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.8 pts 27.0%

14.4% Under $650 ◂ +0.6 pts 13.9%

8.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 5.1%

6.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.1 pts ▸ 8.8%

Personal income distribution

37.1% Under $650 +1.2 pts ▸ 38.3%

36.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 34.1%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 15.2%

4.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.7 pts 2.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.6% Arthritis +1.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

8.7% Asthma ◂ +3.1 pts 5.6%

8.0% Mental health ◂ +5.2 pts 2.8%

5.9% Other condition ◂ +0.6 pts 5.3%

4.0% Diabetes +1.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

3.4% Cancer +0.3 pts ▸ 3.7%

3.5% Heart disease ◂ +0.7 pts 2.8%

1.4% Lung condition +0.8 pts ▸ 2.2%

1.1% Stroke +0.7 pts ▸ 1.9%

0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.0% None +5.0 pts ▸ 68.0%

20.1% One condition ◂ +2.1 pts 18.0%

5.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.1 pts 4.7%

2.5% Three or more ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +0.4 larger in 3268, VIC gap narrowing

2.5 57th pct 2.1 14th pct

Family composition

56.2% Couples with children ◂ +4.7 pts 51.5%

32.4% Couples without children +11.4 pts ▸ 43.7%

10.0% One-parent families ◂ +3.5 pts 6.5%

1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

25.5% 1 person +14.6 pts ▸ 40.1%

39.6% 2 people ◂ +2.4 pts 37.2%

13.7% 3 people ◂ +2.0 pts 11.7%

10.3% 4 people ◂ +3.7 pts 6.6%

7.4% 5 people ◂ +3.0 pts 4.4%

3.6% 6 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 6.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +$36 higher in 3270, VIC gap steady

$239 34th pct $275 44th pct

Mortgage in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +$200 higher in 3270, VIC gap narrowing

$1,200 29th pct $1,400 40th pct

People / bedroom in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +0.10 higher in 3268, VIC gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.60 0th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.2% Owned outright +12.7 pts ▸ 56.9%

28.8% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +7.6 pts 21.2%

17.7% Rented ◂ +0.2 pts 17.5%

8.1% Other tenure ◂ +2.9 pts 5.1%

1.9% Not stated +0.3 pts ▸ 2.2%

Types of homes

98.4% Separate house ◂ +2.1 pts 96.4%

1.2% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.8% 3 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 54.0%

30.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +6.8 pts 23.4%

8.6% 2 bedrooms +9.7 pts ▸ 18.2%

4.5% 5 or more ◂ +1.6 pts 2.9%

2.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

43.2% $200–$349 ◂ +5.7 pts 37.5%

29.6% Under $200 ◂ +29.6 pts 0.0%

11.8% $350–$549 +9.0 pts ▸ 20.8%

1.8% $750 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +21.8 pts 13.8%

35.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +8.1 pts 27.6%

12.7% $1,800–$2,999 +1.1 pts ▸ 13.8%

10.9% $3,000 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 13.8%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC even

5 44th pct 5 44th pct

Stops/1k in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +13.57 more in 3270, VIC

1.96 34th pct 15.53 93rd pct

Departures/1k in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +27.6 more in 3270, VIC

34.5 35th pct 62.1 43rd pct

PT routes in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC even

2 43rd pct 2 43rd pct

Stop walk in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +27 longer in 3268, VIC

78 97th pct 51 82nd pct

How people get to work

50.4% Car (driver) +13.7 pts ▸ 64.1%

20.9% Worked at home +0.8 pts ▸ 21.8%

8.6% Walked ◂ +6.7 pts 1.9%

3.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.8% 2 vehicles +4.5 pts ▸ 42.3%

26.4% 1 vehicle +8.6 pts ▸ 35.0%

19.1% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.9 pts 13.1%

14.8% 4 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 7.3%

2.6% No vehicle +0.4 pts ▸ 2.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

40.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +20.3 pts 19.9%

7.2% Health care & social assistance +1.7 pts ▸ 9.0%

6.4% Accommodation & food +1.9 pts ▸ 8.3%

5.7% Construction +2.0 pts ▸ 7.7%

5.8% Retail trade ◂ +2.6 pts 3.2%

5.3% Education & training +0.5 pts ▸ 5.8%

4.7% Manufacturing ◂ +0.2 pts 4.5%

0.5% Arts & recreation +4.0 pts ▸ 4.5%

3.6% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%

3.3% Other services ◂ +1.4 pts 1.9%

1.3% Electricity, gas & water +1.9 pts ▸ 3.2%

1.9% Administrative & support +1.3 pts ▸ 3.2%

Occupations people work in

34.1% Managers ◂ +12.3 pts 21.8%

11.6% Technicians & trades +5.1 pts ▸ 16.7%

16.6% Labourers ◂ +3.1 pts 13.5%

9.5% Professionals +5.2 pts ▸ 14.7%

7.8% Community & personal service +1.8 pts ▸ 9.6%

6.0% Sales workers +1.1 pts ▸ 7.1%

6.9% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.3 pts 2.6%

6.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +2.3 pts 3.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +1 higher in 3270, VIC

7 64th pct 8 71st pct

IRSD decile in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +2 higher in 3270, VIC

7 64th pct 9 86th pct

IER decile in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +1 higher in 3268, VIC

8 71st pct 7 64th pct

IEO decile in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC even

6 57th pct 6 57th pct

IRSAD score in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +26 higher in 3270, VIC

997 59th pct 1,023 71st pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +1.1 higher in 3270, VIC

2.5 33rd pct 3.6 49th pct

Types ≤15 min in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +0.7 more in 3270, VIC

2.7 34th pct 3.4 43rd pct

15-min city in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +25.7 pts higher in 3270, VIC

33.9% 36th pct 59.7% 62nd pct

Walk to shops in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +31.4 pts higher in 3270, VIC

32.3% 37th pct 63.7% 67th pct

Walk to transit in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +14.3 pts higher in 3270, VIC

34.9% 39th pct 49.2% 48th pct

Walk to school in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +21.5 pts higher in 3268, VIC

21.5% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +50.0 pts higher in 3270, VIC

40.3% 22nd pct 90.3% 66th pct

Walk to health in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +31.9 pts higher in 3268, VIC

31.9% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +30.9 more in 3270, VIC

18.8 53rd pct 49.7 86th pct

Intersections/km² in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +2 higher in 3270, VIC

1 35th pct 3 46th pct

Mean slope in 3268, VIC in 3270, VIC +3.3 pts higher in 3268, VIC

6.1% 66th pct 2.8% 10th pct

Compare 3268, VIC with nearby areas

3270, VIC 3267, VIC 3269, VIC 3265, VIC 3277, VIC 3264, VIC 3266, VIC 3278, VIC

Compare 3270, VIC with nearby areas

3268, VIC 3269, VIC 3267, VIC 3277, VIC 3265, VIC 3264, VIC 3266, VIC 3278, VIC

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3268, VIC vs 3270, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3268/3268-vic/vs/POA3270/3270-vic