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3268, VIC vs 3277, VIC

Name: 3268, VIC vs 3277, VIC — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 23 km apart · 3268, VIC profile · 3277, VIC profile

3268, VIC 3277, VIC

Postcode 3268 and postcode 3277 are two nearby Victorian areas with distinct differences in their infrastructure and populations. Postcode 3268 is much more welcoming to newcomers, with 23.0% of residents arriving from overseas recently, compared to just 3.2% in postcode 3277. It also offers better local access, with 31.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, while postcode 3277 has none. In contrast, postcode 3277 has better public transport, with a far higher number of stops and weekly departures per 1,000 people.

Everyday life in both places is very similar in other ways. They have nearly identical rates of people with a bachelor's degree (around 14%), the same share of people who do not follow a religion, and similar levels of long-term health conditions. While some gaps are widening, such as the difference in overseas arrivals and the number of detached houses, other differences are shrinking, including the gap in typical monthly home-loan payments.

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Where they differ most

Recent arrivals: 19.8 pts higher in 3268, VIC Separate houses: 9.4 pts higher in 3268, VIC Unpaid carers: 2.6 pts higher in 3277, VIC Under 15: 2.8 pts higher in 3277, VIC Other language: 2.7 pts higher in 3268, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +732 larger in 3268, VIC gap steady

2,552 44th pct 1,820 39th pct

Median age in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +2 yrs older in 3268, VIC gap narrowing

44 yrs 57th pct 42 yrs 48th pct

Age structure

28.8% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +1.1 pts 27.7%

21.5% Young adults (25–44) +2.2 pts ▸ 23.6%

20.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.4 pts 18.3%

16.6% Children (0–14) +2.8 pts ▸ 19.5%

12.1% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.8 pts 10.3%

Marital status

49.5% Married +2.7 pts ▸ 52.2%

35.1% Never married ◂ +3.2 pts 31.9%

7.3% Divorced +0.9 pts ▸ 8.1%

5.3% Widowed ◂ +1.0 pts 4.3%

2.5% Separated +0.8 pts ▸ 3.4%

Age & sex structure

3268, VIC 3277, 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 +3.8 pts ▸ 87.1%

2.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.8 pts 1.0%

2.0% England ◂ +0.6 pts 1.4%

1.6% Philippines ◂ +1.5 pts 0.2%

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

40.0% Australian +7.0 pts ▸ 47.1%

42.6% English ◂ +2.4 pts 40.1%

15.9% Irish +0.3 pts ▸ 16.2%

14.4% Scottish ◂ +1.5 pts 12.9%

3.4% Dutch ◂ +0.2 pts 3.2%

3.1% German +0.3 pts ▸ 3.4%

2.4% Filipino ◂ +2.0 pts 0.3%

0.9% Italian even 0.9%

0.3% Greek +0.2 pts ▸ 0.4%

0.2% Chinese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

0.2% Indian even 0.2%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.3% English only +2.7 pts ▸ 91.9%

0.5% Tagalog ◂ +0.3 pts 0.3%

0.2% Greek even 0.3%

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

45.8% Christianity even 45.9%

44.9% No religion ◂ +0.2 pts 44.7%

8.3% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 9.0%

0.3% Islam even 0.3%

0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.1 pts 0.2%

0.2% Buddhism even 0.2%

0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +1.89 more in 3268, VIC

4.72 63rd pct 2.82 45th pct

Schools ≤3 km in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +1 more in 3268, VIC

2 50th pct 1 29th pct

Students in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +403 more in 3268, VIC

563 46th pct 160 27th pct

Avg size in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +122 larger in 3268, VIC

282 53rd pct 160 37th pct

ICSEA in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +5 higher in 3277, VIC

1,001 53rd pct 1,006 57th pct

Highest year of school

42.0% Year 12 ◂ +0.3 pts 41.6%

19.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.5 pts 18.7%

19.1% Year 10 ◂ +0.8 pts 18.4%

10.9% Year 9 or below +2.8 pts ▸ 13.7%

Highest qualification level

33.1% Certificate III / IV +6.1 pts ▸ 39.2%

20.6% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.0 pts 17.6%

15.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.5 pts ▸ 16.1%

3.4% Postgraduate degree +1.4 pts ▸ 4.7%

3.5% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.9 pts 1.7%

2.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.6 pts ▸ 2.8%

Field of qualification

14.7% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.3 pts 8.4%

12.6% Engineering & related +1.9 pts ▸ 14.5%

10.8% Health +3.4 pts ▸ 14.2%

10.5% Education ◂ +1.1 pts 9.4%

9.7% Management & commerce even 9.7%

8.7% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

4.7% Architecture & building +1.6 pts ▸ 6.4%

4.1% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.2 pts ▸ 6.3%

1.8% Creative arts +0.9 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.1% Natural & physical sciences +0.2 pts ▸ 1.3%

0.8% Information technology ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +$94 higher in 3277, VIC gap steady

$769 54th pct $863 71st pct

Household income in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +$243 higher in 3277, VIC gap widening

$1,466 47th pct $1,709 62nd pct

Family income in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +$289 higher in 3277, VIC gap narrowing

$1,800 44th pct $2,089 63rd pct

Household income distribution

28.8% $1,500–$2,999 +4.1 pts ▸ 32.9%

32.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +5.5 pts 26.8%

14.4% Under $650 ◂ +0.1 pts 14.4%

8.8% $4,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 10.4%

6.7% $3,000–$3,999 +2.0 pts ▸ 8.7%

Personal income distribution

36.3% $650–$1,499 +3.4 pts ▸ 39.7%

37.1% Under $650 ◂ +4.6 pts 32.5%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 +2.7 pts ▸ 15.1%

4.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.0 pts 3.4%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

8.7% Asthma +1.0 pts ▸ 9.8%

8.6% Arthritis ◂ +1.3 pts 7.3%

8.0% Mental health +0.2 pts ▸ 8.2%

5.9% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 5.8%

4.0% Diabetes ◂ +0.2 pts 3.8%

3.4% Cancer +0.6 pts ▸ 4.0%

3.5% Heart disease ◂ +0.1 pts 3.4%

1.4% Lung condition +0.1 pts ▸ 1.5%

1.1% Stroke even 1.2%

0.4% Dementia ◂ +0.2 pts 0.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

63.0% None ◂ +1.2 pts 61.9%

20.1% One condition +1.8 pts ▸ 21.8%

5.8% Two conditions ◂ +1.1 pts 4.7%

2.5% Three or more ◂ +0.1 pts 2.4%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +0.1 larger in 3277, VIC gap steady

2.5 57th pct 2.6 71st pct

Family composition

56.2% Couples with children +1.8 pts ▸ 58.0%

32.4% Couples without children ◂ +1.7 pts 30.6%

10.0% One-parent families +0.2 pts ▸ 10.2%

1.2% Other families +0.1 pts ▸ 1.3%

Household size

39.6% 2 people ◂ +1.3 pts 38.4%

25.5% 1 person ◂ +4.1 pts 21.4%

10.3% 4 people +4.6 pts ▸ 14.8%

13.7% 3 people +0.2 pts ▸ 13.9%

7.4% 5 people +0.5 pts ▸ 8.0%

3.6% 6 or more even 3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +$11 higher in 3277, VIC gap narrowing

$239 34th pct $250 37th pct

Mortgage in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +$300 higher in 3277, VIC gap narrowing

$1,200 29th pct $1,500 46th pct

People / bedroom in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +0.10 higher in 3277, VIC gap widening

0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.2% Owned outright ◂ +1.4 pts 42.8%

28.8% Owned with a mortgage +8.5 pts ▸ 37.3%

17.7% Rented ◂ +3.8 pts 13.9%

8.1% Other tenure ◂ +4.1 pts 4.0%

1.9% Not stated ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%

Types of homes

98.4% Separate house ◂ +9.4 pts 89.0%

0.0% Other dwelling +10.6 pts ▸ 10.6%

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

0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.8% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.9 pts 45.0%

30.1% 4 bedrooms +1.2 pts ▸ 31.3%

8.6% 2 bedrooms +2.0 pts ▸ 10.6%

4.5% 5 or more +5.4 pts ▸ 9.9%

2.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.2 pts 1.1%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

43.2% $200–$349 +8.5 pts ▸ 51.6%

29.6% Under $200 ◂ +8.7 pts 20.9%

11.8% $350–$549 +12.3 pts ▸ 24.2%

1.8% $750 or more ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%

0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

35.6% $1,000–$1,799 +7.4 pts ▸ 43.0%

35.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +14.3 pts 21.3%

12.7% $1,800–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 22.1%

10.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.1 pts 7.8%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +4 more in 3277, VIC

5 44th pct 9 47th pct

Stops/1k in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +2.99 more in 3277, VIC

1.96 34th pct 4.95 64th pct

Departures/1k in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +86.9 more in 3277, VIC

34.5 35th pct 121.4 47th pct

PT routes in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC even

2 43rd pct 2 43rd pct

Stop walk in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +1 longer in 3277, VIC

78 97th pct 79 97th pct

How people get to work

50.4% Car (driver) +14.1 pts ▸ 64.5%

20.9% Worked at home ◂ +6.8 pts 14.1%

8.6% Walked ◂ +5.8 pts 2.8%

3.6% Car (passenger) +0.1 pts ▸ 3.7%

0.7% Bicycle ◂ +0.1 pts 0.6%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.8% 2 vehicles +2.9 pts ▸ 40.7%

26.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.3 pts 22.2%

19.1% 3 vehicles +0.1 pts ▸ 19.2%

14.8% 4 or more +1.9 pts ▸ 16.7%

2.6% No vehicle ◂ +0.7 pts 1.9%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

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

7.2% Health care & social assistance +6.4 pts ▸ 13.6%

4.7% Manufacturing +5.3 pts ▸ 10.0%

5.8% Retail trade +3.2 pts ▸ 9.0%

5.7% Construction +2.7 pts ▸ 8.4%

5.3% Education & training +1.8 pts ▸ 7.1%

6.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +1.3 pts 5.1%

3.3% Other services +1.6 pts ▸ 4.9%

3.6% Transport & warehousing +0.5 pts ▸ 4.1%

2.6% Public administration & safety +0.7 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.6% Professional & technical +0.4 pts ▸ 3.0%

2.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +0.6 pts 1.8%

Occupations people work in

34.1% Managers ◂ +13.2 pts 20.9%

16.6% Labourers ◂ +3.2 pts 13.4%

11.6% Technicians & trades +2.1 pts ▸ 13.7%

9.5% Professionals +3.8 pts ▸ 13.3%

7.8% Community & personal service +2.2 pts ▸ 10.0%

6.1% Clerical & administrative +3.6 pts ▸ 9.7%

6.0% Sales workers +2.3 pts ▸ 8.2%

6.9% Machinery operators & drivers +1.0 pts ▸ 7.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +1 higher in 3268, VIC

7 64th pct 6 57th pct

IRSD decile in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC even

7 64th pct 7 64th pct

IER decile in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC even

8 71st pct 8 71st pct

IEO decile in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +1 higher in 3268, VIC

6 57th pct 5 43rd pct

IRSAD score in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +9 higher in 3268, VIC

997 59th pct 988 55th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +0.7 higher in 3268, VIC

2.5 33rd pct 1.8 24th pct

Types ≤15 min in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +1.1 more in 3268, VIC

2.7 34th pct 1.6 20th pct

15-min city in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +23.6 pts higher in 3268, VIC

33.9% 36th pct 10.3% 20th pct

Walk to shops in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +6.3 pts higher in 3277, VIC

32.3% 37th pct 38.6% 42nd pct

Walk to transit in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +0.8 pts higher in 3277, VIC

34.9% 39th pct 35.7% 40th pct

Walk to school in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +0.9 pts higher in 3277, VIC

21.5% 24th pct 22.5% 25th pct

Walk to a park in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +26.9 pts higher in 3268, VIC

40.3% 22nd pct 13.4% 6th pct

Walk to health in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +31.9 pts higher in 3268, VIC

31.9% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +5.1 more in 3268, VIC

18.8 53rd pct 13.7 33rd pct

Intersections/km² in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC even

1 35th pct 1 43rd pct

Mean slope in 3268, VIC in 3277, VIC +2.1 pts higher in 3268, VIC

6.1% 66th pct 4.0% 34th pct

Compare 3268, VIC with nearby areas

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

Compare 3277, VIC with nearby areas

3265, VIC 3278, VIC 3280, VIC 3279, VIC 3281, VIC 3275, VIC 3268, VIC 3264, VIC

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3268, VIC vs 3277, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3268/3268-vic/vs/POA3277/3277-vic