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3487, VIC vs 3531, VIC

Postcode comparison ≈ 33 km apart · 3487, VIC profile · 3531, VIC profile

3487, VIC 3531, VIC

Postcode 3531 and postcode 3487 are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Postcode 3531 has more children under 15 (19.6% compared to 11.0% in postcode 3487) and more people living alone, at 28.0% versus 12.0%. It also has a far higher unemployment rate of 10.5%, while postcode 3487 sits at 0.0%.

Both areas share a similar housing profile, with about 2.6 people per home and identical rates of Year 12 completion. While they are alike in these respects, other gaps have shifted over time. The difference in typical household income has widened, with postcode 3487 now earning $594 more per week than postcode 3531. Similarly, the gap in home ownership has flipped, and postcode 3487 now has a far higher share of homes owned outright at 72.0%.

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Where they differ most

Population: 112 larger in 3531, VIC Unemployment: 10.5 pts higher in 3531, VIC Unpaid carers: 10.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC De facto: 9.8 pts higher in 3531, VIC Housework 15h+: 11.5 pts higher in 3531, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +112 larger in 3531, VIC gap widening
82 3rd pct 194 8th pct
Median age in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1 yrs older in 3487, VIC gap narrowing
47 yrs 71st pct 46 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +5.5 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap narrowing
22.0% 63rd pct 16.5% 32nd pct
Under 15 in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +8.6 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap steady
11.0% 10th pct 19.6% 74th pct
De facto in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +9.8 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
5.5% 3rd pct 15.2% 77th pct

Age structure

42.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.7 pts 34.0%
22.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.5 pts 16.5%
20.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.0 pts 8.8%
11.0% Children (0–14) +8.6 pts ▸ 19.6%
19.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +0.4 pts 19.1%

Marital status

47.1% Married ◂ +3.0 pts 44.0%
39.7% Never married +1.2 pts ▸ 40.9%
11.8% Widowed ◂ +6.7 pts 5.0%
0.0% Separated +8.2 pts ▸ 8.2%
4.4% Divorced +1.9 pts ▸ 6.3%

Age & sex structure

3487, VIC 3531, VIC

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +5.8 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
7.3% 19th pct 1.5% 0th pct

Country of birth

75.6% Australia +18.7 pts ▸ 94.3%
0.0% England +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines 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

36.6% Australian +13.9 pts ▸ 50.5%
31.7% English +10.6 pts ▸ 42.3%
12.2% Irish ◂ +1.9 pts 10.3%
12.2% Scottish ◂ +0.3 pts 11.9%
7.3% German ◂ +2.2 pts 5.2%
3.7% Dutch ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

82.9% English only +15.0 pts ▸ 97.9%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +4.5 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap narrowing
48.8% 76th pct 44.3% 59th pct

Religious affiliation

39.0% Christianity +13.6 pts ▸ 52.6%
48.8% No religion ◂ +4.5 pts 44.3%
17.1% Not stated ◂ +14.5 pts 2.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap narrowing
34.8% 18th pct 34.9% 18th pct
Bachelor+ in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +11.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.3% 30th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

34.8% Year 12 even 34.9%
24.2% Year 10 ◂ +7.8 pts 16.4%
15.2% Year 11 +8.5 pts ▸ 23.7%
10.6% Year 9 or below +6.5 pts ▸ 17.1%

Highest qualification level

31.6% Certificate III / IV +7.5 pts ▸ 39.1%
21.1% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +8.4 pts 12.6%
0.0% Bachelor degree +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.8% Agriculture & environment +1.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
15.8% Society & culture ◂ +10.0 pts 5.7%
7.9% Health +4.7 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.5% Management & commerce +2.1 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.5% Engineering & related ◂ +5.9 pts 4.6%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Education +6.9 pts ▸ 6.9%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +$45 higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
$706 39th pct $661 30th pct
Household income in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +$594 higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
$1,687 61st pct $1,093 15th pct
Family income in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +$479 higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
$1,916 52nd pct $1,437 18th pct
High earners in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +3.8 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
8.8% 50th pct 5.0% 19th pct
High-income homes in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +8.3 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap narrowing
12.0% 33rd pct 3.7% 6th pct

Household income distribution

16.0% $650–$1,499 +25.5 pts ▸ 41.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
16.0% Under $650 ◂ +6.2 pts 9.8%
12.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.3 pts 3.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

44.1% Under $650 +1.8 pts ▸ 45.9%
39.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.3 pts 38.4%
4.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 3.8%
4.4% $3,000 or more ◂ +1.3 pts 3.1%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +2.9 pts higher in 3531, VIC
28.0% 42nd pct 30.9% 60th pct
Mental health in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1.3 pts higher in 3487, VIC
8.5% 48th pct 7.2% 29th pct
Needs assistance in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +4.4 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap steady
4.9% 41st pct 9.3% 91st pct

Long-term health conditions reported

11.0% Arthritis +3.5 pts ▸ 14.4%
13.4% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 11.9%
8.5% Other condition +2.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
8.5% Mental health ◂ +1.3 pts 7.2%
7.3% Diabetes ◂ +5.3 pts 2.1%
6.1% Heart disease ◂ +2.0 pts 4.1%
6.1% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 4.1%
4.9% Cancer ◂ +3.3 pts 1.5%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.3% None +6.6 pts ▸ 63.9%
22.0% One condition ◂ +3.4 pts 18.6%
4.9% Two conditions +0.8 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.7% Three or more +1.5 pts ▸ 5.2%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +7.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
23.5% 76th pct 30.8% 90th pct
Unpaid carers in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +10.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap narrowing
7.4% 7th pct 17.6% 96th pct
Unpaid child care in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +5.7 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap narrowing
35.3% 97th pct 29.6% 79th pct
Defence service in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +3.2 pts higher in 3531, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 3.2% 57th pct
Housework 15h+ in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +11.5 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
20.6% 31st pct 32.1% 100th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +0.1 larger in 3487, VIC gap steady
2.6 71st pct 2.5 57th pct
One-parent in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +11.4 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 11.4% 42nd pct
Living alone in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +16.0 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
12.0% 1st pct 28.0% 55th pct

Family composition

70.7% Couples with children ◂ +7.4 pts 63.3%
27.6% Couples without children +0.3 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% One-parent families +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.2% Other families ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

44.0% 2 people ◂ +11.1 pts 32.9%
12.0% 1 person +16.0 pts ▸ 28.0%
24.0% 3 people ◂ +8.1 pts 15.9%
0.0% 4 people +14.6 pts ▸ 14.6%
12.0% 5 people ◂ +8.3 pts 3.7%
0.0% 6 or more +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +$50 higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
$100 2nd pct $150 11th pct
Mortgage in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +$51 higher in 3531, VIC gap steady
$382 0th pct $433 0th pct
People / bedroom in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +6.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap narrowing
12.0% 18th pct 18.3% 40th pct
Owned outright in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +15.9 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
72.0% 100th pct 56.1% 92nd pct
Separate houses in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +4.9 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 95.1% 64th pct
3+ bedrooms in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +7.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap steady
72.0% 28th pct 79.3% 54th pct

How homes are owned or rented

72.0% Owned outright ◂ +15.9 pts 56.1%
12.0% Rented +6.3 pts ▸ 18.3%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +13.4 pts ▸ 13.4%
0.0% Other tenure +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +4.9 pts 95.1%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

44.0% 3 bedrooms +4.8 pts ▸ 48.8%
28.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 25.6%
20.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +6.6 pts 13.4%
0.0% 5 or more +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

133.3% Under $200 ◂ +93.3 pts 40.0%
0.0% $200–$349 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +2.9 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap narrowing
14.6% 45th pct 17.5% 55th pct
PT commute in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +2 more in 3487, VIC
4 43rd pct 2 29th pct
Stops/1k in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +38.47 more in 3487, VIC
48.78 100th pct 10.31 88th pct
Departures/1k in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +316.2 more in 3487, VIC
378.0 59th pct 61.9 43rd pct
PT routes in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +2 more in 3487, VIC
3 48th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC
— 46 79th pct

How people get to work

53.7% Car (driver) +12.6 pts ▸ 66.3%
14.6% Worked at home +2.9 pts ▸ 17.5%
7.3% Walked ◂ +3.6 pts 3.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +20.5 pts 19.5%
12.0% 2 vehicles +23.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
12.0% 1 vehicle +14.0 pts ▸ 26.0%
20.0% 4 or more +2.1 pts ▸ 22.1%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +6.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap narrowing
17.1% 1st pct 23.4% 12th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +10.5 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 10.5% 97th pct
Participation in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +9.1 pts higher in 3487, VIC gap narrowing
63.2% 64th pct 54.1% 28th pct
Full-time in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +0.3 pts higher in 3531, VIC gap narrowing
63.4% 78th pct 63.7% 80th pct

Industries people work in

41.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.0 pts ▸ 42.5%
17.1% Education & training ◂ +3.3 pts 13.8%
14.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.1 pts 12.5%
9.8% Health care & social assistance +1.5 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Manufacturing +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

48.8% Managers ◂ +16.3 pts 32.5%
19.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +12.0 pts 7.5%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +17.5 pts ▸ 17.5%
17.1% Labourers ◂ +3.3 pts 13.8%
7.3% Professionals +8.9 pts ▸ 16.3%
14.6% Community & personal service ◂ +3.4 pts 11.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1 higher in 3531, VIC
5 43rd pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +2 higher in 3531, VIC
4 36th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +2 higher in 3531, VIC
3 29th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1 higher in 3531, VIC
7 64th pct 8 71st pct
IRSAD score in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +30 higher in 3531, VIC
962 41st pct 992 57th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1.2 higher in 3531, VIC
1.6 21st pct 2.7 37th pct
Types ≤15 min in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1.4 more in 3531, VIC
1.4 17th pct 2.9 35th pct
15-min city in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1.9 pts higher in 3487, VIC
70.2% 61st pct 68.3% 60th pct
Walk to school in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +1.4 pts higher in 3531, VIC
72.5% 50th pct 73.9% 51st pct
Walk to health in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +60.1 more in 3487, VIC
122.0 96th pct 61.9 88th pct
Intersections/km² in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC even
0 26th pct 0 24th pct
Mean slope in 3487, VICin 3531, VIC +0.6 pts higher in 3487, VIC
2.6% 6th pct 2.0% 0th pct

Compare 3487, VIC with nearby areas

3488, VIC 3485, VIC 3533, VIC 3396, VIC 3489, VIC 3531, VIC 3395, VIC 3483, VIC

Compare 3531, VIC with nearby areas

3530, VIC 3544, VIC 3485, VIC 3483, VIC 3533, VIC 3529, VIC 3487, VIC 3542, VIC

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3487, VIC vs 3531, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3487/3487-vic/vs/POA3531/3531-vic