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3506, VIC vs 5311, SA

Postcode comparison ≈ 80 km apart · 3506, VIC profile · 5311, SA profile

3506, VIC 5311, SA

Postcode 5311 and postcode 3506 are both sparsely populated areas, though they differ significantly in their social makeup. Residents in postcode 5311 are far older, with a typical age of 49 compared to 35 in postcode 3506. Education and housing also vary; 56.7% of people in postcode 3506 finished Year 12, which is far higher than the 37.9% in postcode 5311. Rent is also much higher in postcode 3506, where the typical weekly cost is $370, compared to just $155 in postcode 5311.

These two areas share very similar weekly typical household incomes, both sitting around $1,000. While they are alike in this regard, other gaps have shifted over time. The difference in age has grown, with residents in postcode 5311 now far older than those in postcode 3506. Meanwhile, the gap in people moving into the area has widened, with 56.7% of people in postcode 3506 having moved in the last five years, compared to only 20.3% in postcode 5311.

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Where they differ most

Population: 365 larger in 5311, SA No religion: 34.0 pts higher in 3506, VIC Recent movers: 36.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC Median age: 14 yrs older in 5311, SA Year 12: 18.8 pts higher in 3506, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +365 larger in 5311, SA gap steady
33 1st pct 398 16th pct
Median age in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +14 yrs older in 5311, SA gap widening
35 yrs 12th pct 49 yrs 77th pct
First Nations in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +5.6 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
9.1% 87th pct 3.5% 65th pct
Aged 65+ in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +3.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
24.2% 73rd pct 20.9% 58th pct
Under 15 in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +3.6 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
18.2% 60th pct 14.6% 24th pct
De facto in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +6.8 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
17.4% 87th pct 10.5% 28th pct

Age structure

45.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +25.9 pts 19.6%
33.3% Older adults (45–64) +1.8 pts ▸ 35.2%
24.2% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.4 pts 20.9%
21.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.2 pts 12.1%
18.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +3.6 pts 14.6%

Marital status

56.7% Married ◂ +6.4 pts 50.3%
50.0% Never married ◂ +14.2 pts 35.8%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +14.6 pts 2.0%
13.3% Divorced ◂ +3.4 pts 9.9%
0.0% Separated +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Age & sex structure

3506, VIC 5311, SA

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +10.6 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
15.2% 54th pct 4.5% 7th pct

Country of birth

84.8% Australia ◂ +1.2 pts 83.7%
0.0% England +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% New Zealand +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Italy +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% South Africa +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

72.7% English ◂ +34.8 pts 37.9%
39.4% Australian +1.1 pts ▸ 40.5%
24.2% Irish ◂ +20.2 pts 4.0%
12.1% German +11.0 pts ▸ 23.1%
0.0% Scottish +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Italian +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +1.8 pts higher in 5311, SA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.8% 15th pct
Limited English in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

97.0% English only ◂ +9.0 pts 87.9%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +34.0 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
69.7% 100th pct 35.7% 28th pct

Religious affiliation

69.7% No religion ◂ +34.0 pts 35.7%
27.3% Christianity +21.2 pts ▸ 48.5%
9.1% Not stated +5.0 pts ▸ 14.1%
0.0% Buddhism +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +18.8 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
56.7% 68th pct 37.9% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +6.1 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap steady
13.3% 42nd pct 7.3% 10th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

56.7% Year 12 ◂ +18.8 pts 37.9%
30.0% Year 11 ◂ +10.0 pts 20.0%
0.0% Year 10 +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Year 9 or below +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +29.8 pts 10.2%
30.0% Certificate III / IV +7.9 pts ▸ 37.9%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +10.2 pts ▸ 10.2%
0.0% Certificate I / II +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

50.0% Engineering & related ◂ +42.1 pts 7.9%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +20.3 pts ▸ 20.3%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.4 pts ▸ 12.4%
0.0% Health +9.0 pts ▸ 9.0%
0.0% Society & culture +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Education +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Creative arts +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +$32 higher in 5311, SA gap widening
$562 13th pct $594 18th pct
Household income in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +$56 higher in 5311, SA gap narrowing
$1,041 12th pct $1,097 15th pct
Family income in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +$326 higher in 5311, SA gap narrowing
$1,125 4th pct $1,451 19th pct
High earners in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +3.5 pts higher in 5311, SA gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 11th pct
High-income homes in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 7.9% 14th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +35.5 pts ▸ 35.5%
0.0% Under $650 +28.9 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +25.7 pts ▸ 25.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%

Personal income distribution

56.7% Under $650 ◂ +6.4 pts 50.3%
16.7% $650–$1,499 +15.3 pts ▸ 32.0%
13.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +6.9 pts 6.4%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +0.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC
30.3% 56th pct 29.9% 53rd pct
Mental health in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +8.0 pts higher in 5311, SA
0.0% 0th pct 8.0% 41st pct
Needs assistance in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +7.1 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
12.1% 100th pct 5.0% 44th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

21.2% Asthma ◂ +9.7 pts 11.6%
15.2% Arthritis ◂ +4.6 pts 10.6%
15.2% Heart disease ◂ +9.6 pts 5.5%
12.1% Cancer ◂ +9.6 pts 2.5%
0.0% Mental health +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Other condition +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Diabetes +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Lung condition +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Stroke +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

60.6% None ◂ +6.1 pts 54.5%
27.3% One condition ◂ +6.9 pts 20.4%
12.1% Two conditions ◂ +5.6 pts 6.5%
0.0% Three or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +12.8 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
36.7% 96th pct 23.8% 77th pct
Unpaid carers in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +2.9 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
13.3% 59th pct 10.5% 22nd pct
Unpaid child care in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +4.6 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
26.7% 61st pct 22.1% 31st pct
Defence service in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +5.1 pts higher in 3506, VIC
9.1% 100th pct 4.0% 76th pct
Housework 15h+ in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +2.8 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
26.7% 78th pct 23.8% 57th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +0.4 larger in 5311, SA gap narrowing
1.9 5th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 7.5% 13th pct
Living alone in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 32.2% 75th pct

Family composition

88.2% Couples with children ◂ +37.5 pts 50.7%
35.3% Couples without children +4.3 pts ▸ 39.6%
0.0% One-parent families +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Other families +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%

Household size

30.0% 2 people +10.1 pts ▸ 40.1%
40.0% 1 person ◂ +7.8 pts 32.2%
40.0% 3 people ◂ +27.5 pts 12.5%
0.0% 4 people +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 6 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% 5 people +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +$215 higher in 3506, VIC
$370 70th pct $155 12th pct
Mortgage in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +$550 higher in 3506, VIC
$1,200 29th pct $650 6th pct
People / bedroom in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 13.2% 22nd pct
Owned outright in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 57.9% 94th pct
Separate houses in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 96.1% 69th pct
3+ bedrooms in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 76.3% 41st pct

How homes are owned or rented

70.0% Owned outright ◂ +12.1 pts 57.9%
40.0% Rented ◂ +26.8 pts 13.2%
40.0% Other tenure ◂ +35.4 pts 4.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +19.1 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

Types of homes

110.0% Separate house ◂ +13.9 pts 96.1%
0.0% Other dwelling +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

40.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +1.8 pts 38.2%
40.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +9.1 pts 30.9%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
0.0% 5 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 7.2%
0.0% 1 bedroom +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Studio / none +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% Under $200 +55.0 pts ▸ 55.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
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 5311, SA
— 4.1% 53rd pct
Work from home in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 24.7% 74th pct
PT commute in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
1 21st pct 1 21st pct
Stops/1k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +27.79 more in 3506, VIC
30.30 100th pct 2.51 39th pct
Departures/1k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +298.0 more in 3506, VIC
303.0 58th pct 5.0 20th pct
PT routes in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
1 29th pct 1 29th pct
Stop walk in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
71 93rd pct —

How people get to work

47.1% Car (driver) +7.8 pts ▸ 54.8%
17.6% Worked at home +7.1 pts ▸ 24.7%
0.0% Walked +8.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
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 ◂ +11.5 pts 38.5%
30.0% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.1 pts 18.9%
0.0% 4 or more +24.3 pts ▸ 24.3%
0.0% 3 vehicles +16.2 pts ▸ 16.2%
0.0% No vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +36.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap widening
56.7% 94th pct 20.3% 7th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +5.1 pts higher in 5311, SA gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 68th pct
Participation in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +9.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC gap narrowing
66.7% 79th pct 57.3% 39th pct
Full-time in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 65.1% 85th pct

Industries people work in

52.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +11.0 pts ▸ 64.0%
23.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.5 pts 7.0%
0.0% Education & training +4.8 pts ▸ 4.8%
0.0% Retail trade +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Public administration & safety +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%
0.0% Construction +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.1% Managers ◂ +1.9 pts 45.2%
17.6% Labourers +2.2 pts ▸ 19.9%
17.6% Community & personal service ◂ +12.8 pts 4.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +7.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
0.0% Professionals +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Technicians & trades +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Sales workers +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +4 higher in 3506, VIC
9 86th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSD decile in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +5 higher in 3506, VIC
10 100th pct 5 43rd pct
IER decile in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +5 higher in 3506, VIC
10 100th pct 5 43rd pct
IEO decile in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +5 higher in 3506, VIC
9 86th pct 4 36th pct
IRSAD score in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +97 higher in 3506, VIC
1,060 82nd pct 963 42nd pct

Crime & Safety

Crime rate in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 4,523 79th pct
Assault/100k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 1,508 83rd pct
Burglary/100k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 1,256 89th pct
Theft/100k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 754 45th pct
Vehicle theft/100k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 503 90th pct
Property damage/100k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 503 36th pct
5-yr change in 3506, VICin 5311, SA
— 200.0% 95th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +1.2 higher in 3506, VIC
1.7 23rd pct 0.5 6th pct
Types ≤15 min in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +1.4 more in 3506, VIC
2.0 24th pct 0.6 7th pct
15-min city in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +40.7 pts higher in 3506, VIC
47.1% 47th pct 6.4% 19th pct
Walk to school in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +32.0 pts higher in 3506, VIC
49.0% 28th pct 17.0% 8th pct
Walk to health in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +169.9 more in 3506, VIC
303.0 100th pct 133.2 97th pct
Intersections/km² in 3506, VICin 5311, SA even
0 23rd pct 0 7th pct
Mean slope in 3506, VICin 5311, SA +0.4 pts higher in 3506, VIC
3.8% 30th pct 3.4% 22nd pct

Compare 3506, VIC with nearby areas

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

Compare 5311, SA with nearby areas

5333, SA 5343, SA 5304, SA 5344, SA 5340, SA 5345, SA 5310, SA 5342, SA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3506, VIC vs 5311, SA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3506/3506-vic/vs/POA5311/5311-sa