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3506, VIC vs 5303, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 62 km apart · 3506, VIC profile · 5303, SA profile

3506, VIC 5303, SA

Postcode 5303 and postcode 3506 are both sparsely populated areas, though they differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Postcode 5303 is a higher-income area, with a typical weekly household income of $1,687, compared to $1,041 in postcode 3506. It is also more diverse; 16.4% of people there use a language other than English at home, while no one in postcode 3506 does. In contrast, postcode 3506 has a much older population, with 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to just 10.1% in postcode 5303.

The gap in religious views has widened since 2016, with 69.7% of people in postcode 3506 now reporting no religion, compared to 30.2% in postcode 5303. Despite this, both areas are very similar in some ways. Neither has anyone living within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. They also share a very low unemployment rate of 0.0% and have overall advantage scores that sit close to the national average.

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Where they differ most

Population: 126 larger in 5303, SA No religion: 39.5 pts higher in 3506, VIC Family income: $1,187 higher in 5303, SA Recent movers: 33.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC Other language: 16.4 pts higher in 5303, SA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +126 larger in 5303, SA gap narrowing
33 1st pct 159 7th pct
Median age in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +5 yrs older in 5303, SA gap narrowing
35 yrs 12th pct 40 yrs 36th pct
First Nations in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +7.2 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
9.1% 87th pct 1.9% 45th pct
Aged 65+ in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +14.2 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
24.2% 73rd pct 10.1% 10th pct
Under 15 in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +3.8 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
18.2% 60th pct 22.0% 88th pct
De facto in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +7.0 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
17.4% 87th pct 10.4% 27th pct

Age structure

45.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +15.9 pts 29.6%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +8.2 pts 25.2%
24.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.2 pts 10.1%
18.2% Children (0–14) +3.8 pts ▸ 22.0%
21.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.9 pts 11.3%

Marital status

56.7% Married ◂ +0.4 pts 56.3%
50.0% Never married ◂ +18.8 pts 31.3%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +14.3 pts 2.3%
13.3% Divorced ◂ +7.9 pts 5.5%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

3506, VIC 5303, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +9.4 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
15.2% 54th pct 24.5% 74th pct

Country of birth

84.8% Australia ◂ +18.2 pts 66.7%
0.0% South Africa +12.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
0.0% England +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% New Zealand +3.1 pts ▸ 3.1%
0.0% Philippines +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

72.7% English ◂ +45.7 pts 27.0%
39.4% Australian +2.7 pts ▸ 42.1%
24.2% Irish ◂ +14.2 pts 10.1%
12.1% German ◂ +0.8 pts 11.3%
0.0% Scottish +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Filipino +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
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% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +16.4 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 16.4% 76th pct
Limited English in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +1.9 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 1.9% 75th pct

Language used at home

97.0% English only ◂ +20.9 pts 76.1%
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 3506, VICin 5303, SA +39.5 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
69.7% 100th pct 30.2% 17th pct

Religious affiliation

69.7% No religion ◂ +39.5 pts 30.2%
27.3% Christianity +26.8 pts ▸ 54.1%
9.1% Not stated +2.2 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Judaism +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +15.5 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
56.7% 68th pct 41.2% 37th pct
Bachelor+ in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +1.6 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
13.3% 42nd pct 11.7% 33rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.7% Year 12 ◂ +15.5 pts 41.2%
30.0% Year 11 ◂ +12.4 pts 17.6%
0.0% Year 10 +21.8 pts ▸ 21.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +18.5 pts ▸ 18.5%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.9 pts 23.1%
30.0% Certificate III / IV +2.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Engineering & related ◂ +34.6 pts 15.4%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Health +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Education +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% Architecture & building +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Society & culture +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +$338 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$562 13th pct $900 75th pct
Household income in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +$646 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$1,041 12th pct $1,687 61st pct
Family income in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +$1,187 higher in 5303, SA gap widening
$1,125 4th pct $2,312 75th pct
High earners in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +7.8 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 7.8% 43rd pct
High-income homes in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 14.0% 42nd pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +14.0 pts ▸ 14.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Under $650 +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Personal income distribution

56.7% Under $650 ◂ +25.4 pts 31.3%
16.7% $650–$1,499 +24.0 pts ▸ 40.6%
13.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.7 pts 8.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +1.8 pts higher in 5303, SA
30.3% 56th pct 32.1% 67th pct
Mental health in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +7.5 pts higher in 5303, SA
0.0% 0th pct 7.5% 34th pct
Needs assistance in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +3.9 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
12.1% 100th pct 8.2% 86th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.2% Asthma ◂ +6.7 pts 14.5%
15.2% Arthritis ◂ +7.0 pts 8.2%
15.2% Heart disease ◂ +10.1 pts 5.0%
12.1% Cancer ◂ +10.2 pts 1.9%
0.0% Mental health +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other condition +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%
0.0% Diabetes +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Lung condition +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.6% None ◂ +3.4 pts 57.2%
27.3% One condition ◂ +3.4 pts 23.9%
12.1% Two conditions ◂ +7.7 pts 4.4%
0.0% Three or more +4.4 pts ▸ 4.4%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +9.3 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
36.7% 96th pct 27.3% 86th pct
Unpaid carers in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +6.2 pts higher in 5303, SA gap widening
13.3% 59th pct 19.5% 100th pct
Unpaid child care in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +1.7 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
26.7% 61st pct 25.0% 50th pct
Defence service in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +9.1 pts higher in 3506, VIC
9.1% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +4.0 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
26.7% 78th pct 22.7% 47th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +0.5 larger in 5303, SA gap narrowing
1.9 5th pct 2.4 43rd pct
One-parent in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 2.8% 5th pct
Living alone in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 24.6% 39th pct

Family composition

88.2% Couples with children ◂ +25.8 pts 62.4%
35.3% Couples without children ◂ +4.1 pts 31.2%
0.0% One-parent families +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

40.0% 1 person ◂ +15.4 pts 24.6%
40.0% 3 people ◂ +31.2 pts 8.8%
30.0% 2 people +8.6 pts ▸ 38.6%
0.0% 4 people +22.8 pts ▸ 22.8%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +$170 higher in 3506, VIC
$370 70th pct $200 23rd pct
Mortgage in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +$539 higher in 3506, VIC
$1,200 29th pct $661 6th pct
People / bedroom in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +0.10 higher in 5303, SA gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 8.8% 9th pct
Owned outright in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 59.6% 97th pct
Separate houses in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 77.2% 45th pct

How homes are owned or rented

70.0% Owned outright ◂ +10.4 pts 59.6%
40.0% Rented ◂ +31.2 pts 8.8%
40.0% Other tenure ◂ +31.2 pts 8.8%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +12.3 pts ▸ 12.3%
0.0% Not stated +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

Types of homes

110.0% Separate house ◂ +10.0 pts 100.0%
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

40.0% 3 bedrooms +14.4 pts ▸ 54.4%
40.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.2 pts 22.8%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
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 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 15.9% 49th pct
PT commute in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +2 more in 5303, SA
1 21st pct 3 36th pct
Stops/1k in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +11.44 more in 3506, VIC
30.30 100th pct 18.87 97th pct
Departures/1k in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +139.5 more in 3506, VIC
303.0 58th pct 163.5 50th pct
PT routes in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +2 more in 5303, SA
1 29th pct 3 48th pct
Stop walk in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +21 longer in 3506, VIC
71 93rd pct 50 81st pct

How people get to work

47.1% Car (driver) +10.3 pts ▸ 57.3%
17.6% Worked at home ◂ +1.8 pts 15.9%
0.0% Car (passenger) +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Walked +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

50.0% 2 vehicles ◂ +10.0 pts 40.0%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.3 pts 12.7%
0.0% 3 vehicles +27.3 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% 4 or more +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +33.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
56.7% 94th pct 23.3% 12th pct
Recent arrivals in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 41.0% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +1.3 pts higher in 5303, SA gap narrowing
66.7% 79th pct 68.0% 84th pct
Full-time in 3506, VICin 5303, SA
— 73.2% 95th pct

Industries people work in

52.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +23.9 pts ▸ 76.8%
23.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +19.9 pts 3.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Wholesale trade +4.9 pts ▸ 4.9%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.1% Managers ◂ +6.8 pts 40.2%
17.6% Labourers +6.7 pts ▸ 24.4%
17.6% Community & personal service ◂ +14.0 pts 3.7%
0.0% Technicians & trades +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +9.8 pts ▸ 9.8%
0.0% Sales workers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Professionals +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +3 higher in 3506, VIC
9 86th pct 6 57th pct
IRSD decile in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +3 higher in 3506, VIC
10 100th pct 7 64th pct
IER decile in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +3 higher in 3506, VIC
10 100th pct 7 64th pct
IEO decile in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +3 higher in 3506, VIC
9 86th pct 6 57th pct
IRSAD score in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +78 higher in 3506, VIC
1,060 82nd pct 982 52nd pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +0.6 higher in 3506, VIC
1.7 23rd pct 1.1 15th pct
Types ≤15 min in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +0.8 more in 3506, VIC
2.0 24th pct 1.2 14th pct
15-min city in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +20.0 pts higher in 3506, VIC
47.1% 47th pct 27.0% 33rd pct
Walk to school in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +19.6 pts higher in 3506, VIC
49.0% 28th pct 29.4% 14th pct
Walk to health in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +252.7 more in 3506, VIC
303.0 100th pct 50.3 86th pct
Intersections/km² in 3506, VICin 5303, SA even
0 23rd pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in 3506, VICin 5303, SA +0.7 pts higher in 3506, VIC
3.8% 30th pct 3.2% 17th pct

Compare 3506, VIC with nearby areas

3512, VIC 3509, VIC 3490, VIC 5304, SA 5303, SA 3507, VIC 5311, SA 3491, VIC

Compare 5303, SA with nearby areas

5304, SA 5302, SA 3512, VIC 5301, SA 5309, SA 5311, SA 3506, VIC 5307, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3506, VIC vs 5303, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3506/3506-vic/vs/POA5303/5303-sa