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3607, VIC vs 3608, VIC

Postcode comparison ≈ 11 km apart · 3607, VIC profile · 3608, VIC profile

3607, VIC 3608, VIC

Postcode 3608 and postcode 3607 are nearby Victorian areas with very different social and physical profiles. Postcode 3608 is more populous and has a significantly older population, with 30.5% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to 15.0% in postcode 3607. This is consistent with a higher rate of long-term health conditions in postcode 3608, where 34.1% of people have one, compared to 15.6% in postcode 3607. Postcode 3608 also has more amenities within walking distance, with 52.4% of homes near groceries and 47.7% near health services, while postcode 3607 has none of these within a 15-minute walk.

These two areas have tracked differently since 2011, with the gap in rental rates widening to 15.2% and the difference in new arrivals growing to 20%. However, they share several common traits, such as nearly identical typical weekly family incomes of around $1,690. Both areas also have similar shares of people born overseas and are largely car-dependent, although postcode 3608 is described as mostly car-dependent while postcode 3607 is simply car-dependent.

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Where they differ most

Population: 2,665 larger in 3608, VIC Recent movers: 19.9 pts higher in 3608, VIC Aged 65+: 15.5 pts higher in 3608, VIC Renting: 15.2 pts higher in 3608, VIC No car: 4.6 pts higher in 3608, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +2,665 larger in 3608, VIC gap widening
160 7th pct 2,825 46th pct
Median age in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +6 yrs older in 3608, VIC gap narrowing
46 yrs 67th pct 52 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +2.2 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 2.2% 50th pct
Aged 65+ in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +15.5 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap steady
15.0% 25th pct 30.5% 89th pct
Under 15 in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +1.6 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap narrowing
13.1% 15th pct 14.7% 25th pct
De facto in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +2.8 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
15.2% 77th pct 12.4% 50th pct

Age structure

31.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +3.7 pts 27.6%
15.0% Seniors (65+) +15.5 pts ▸ 30.5%
21.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.7 pts 19.5%
17.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +9.9 pts 7.6%
13.1% Children (0–14) +1.6 pts ▸ 14.7%

Marital status

43.5% Married +4.7 pts ▸ 48.2%
39.9% Never married ◂ +11.3 pts 28.5%
8.7% Divorced +3.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
4.3% Widowed +2.5 pts ▸ 6.9%
6.5% Separated ◂ +2.5 pts 4.1%

Age & sex structure

3607, VIC 3608, VIC

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.7 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
11.3% 39th pct 10.6% 35th pct

Country of birth

78.1% Australia +1.7 pts ▸ 79.8%
6.9% England ◂ +4.5 pts 2.4%
0.0% New Zealand +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%
0.0% Philippines +0.6 pts ▸ 0.6%
0.0% Italy +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% India +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% China +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Nepal +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Vietnam +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

36.9% English +3.2 pts ▸ 40.1%
38.1% Australian +1.0 pts ▸ 39.2%
13.1% Irish +0.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
7.5% Scottish +3.9 pts ▸ 11.4%
2.5% Italian +1.4 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% German +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Dutch +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% Filipino +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Chinese +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Indian +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%

Language

Other language in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.5 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
5.6% 52nd pct 5.1% 49th pct
Limited English in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.6 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.6% 55th pct

Language used at home

81.9% English only +4.4 pts ▸ 86.3%
0.0% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Mandarin +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Vietnamese +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Greek +0.1 pts ▸ 0.1%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +5.0 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
43.1% 54th pct 38.1% 35th pct

Religious affiliation

43.1% Christianity +6.2 pts ▸ 49.3%
43.1% No religion ◂ +5.0 pts 38.1%
13.8% Not stated ◂ +3.1 pts 10.7%
0.0% Buddhism +0.9 pts ▸ 0.9%
0.0% Hinduism +0.5 pts ▸ 0.5%
0.0% Other religions +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%
0.0% Islam +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4.1 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
34.6% 18th pct 38.8% 30th pct
Bachelor+ in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +6.4 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
6.5% 7th pct 13.0% 40th pct
Schools/1k kids in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC
— 4.81 63rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +2 more in 3608, VIC
0 0th pct 2 50th pct
Students in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC
— 213 31st pct
Avg size in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC
— 107 28th pct
ICSEA in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC
— 995 50th pct

Highest year of school

34.6% Year 12 +4.1 pts ▸ 38.8%
19.7% Year 10 +0.3 pts ▸ 20.0%
19.7% Year 11 ◂ +3.5 pts 16.2%
15.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.1 pts 14.6%

Highest qualification level

34.6% Certificate III / IV +1.3 pts ▸ 35.9%
11.1% Bachelor degree +5.7 pts ▸ 16.8%
14.8% Advanced diploma / diploma +0.1 pts ▸ 15.0%
4.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.7 pts 1.2%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.3 pts ▸ 2.3%

Field of qualification

16.0% Engineering & related ◂ +1.6 pts 14.4%
13.6% Management & commerce ◂ +1.2 pts 12.4%
11.1% Health ◂ +1.4 pts 9.7%
6.2% Education +2.8 pts ▸ 9.0%
8.6% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.2 pts 4.4%
8.6% Society & culture ◂ +1.3 pts 7.4%
6.2% Architecture & building +0.8 pts ▸ 7.0%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.7 pts ▸ 6.6%
3.7% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 2.3%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Information technology +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Income

Personal income in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +$149 higher in 3607, VIC gap steady
$825 65th pct $676 33rd pct
Household income in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +$233 higher in 3607, VIC gap widening
$1,416 44th pct $1,183 22nd pct
Family income in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +$11 higher in 3608, VIC gap narrowing
$1,687 36th pct $1,698 37th pct
High earners in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +3.3 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
4.3% 14th pct 7.7% 41st pct
High-income homes in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +7.8 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
5.5% 10th pct 13.2% 39th pct

Household income distribution

45.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +13.2 pts 32.2%
20.0% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 23.2%
21.8% Under $650 +0.9 pts ▸ 22.7%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.1 pts ▸ 7.1%
5.5% $4,000 or more +0.7 pts ▸ 6.2%

Personal income distribution

27.5% Under $650 +16.1 pts ▸ 43.6%
38.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +7.8 pts 30.6%
13.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +1.2 pts 12.5%
0.0% $3,000 or more +2.9 pts ▸ 2.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +18.5 pts higher in 3608, VIC
15.6% 2nd pct 34.1% 77th pct
Mental health in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +6.5 pts higher in 3608, VIC
2.5% 1st pct 9.0% 54th pct
Needs assistance in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +2.8 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap narrowing
3.8% 22nd pct 6.5% 68th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.1% Arthritis +10.8 pts ▸ 13.9%
2.5% Mental health +6.5 pts ▸ 9.0%
3.1% Asthma +5.7 pts ▸ 8.8%
5.6% Other condition +1.5 pts ▸ 7.2%
3.1% Heart disease +3.0 pts ▸ 6.1%
2.5% Diabetes +3.2 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.8% Cancer +0.4 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Lung condition +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
1.9% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%
0.0% Dementia +0.4 pts ▸ 0.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.3% None ◂ +12.1 pts 54.1%
11.3% One condition +10.4 pts ▸ 21.7%
5.0% Two conditions +2.8 pts ▸ 7.8%
0.0% Three or more +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +3.8 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap steady
15.2% 35th pct 19.1% 58th pct
Unpaid carers in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.9 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap narrowing
13.0% 54th pct 13.9% 69th pct
Unpaid child care in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.9 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
21.7% 28th pct 20.9% 24th pct
Defence service in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.6 pts higher in 3608, VIC
4.3% 82nd pct 4.9% 87th pct
Housework 15h+ in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +5.9 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
18.1% 17th pct 24.0% 58th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.3 larger in 3607, VIC gap widening
2.4 43rd pct 2.1 14th pct
One-parent in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +1.1 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap narrowing
11.9% 46th pct 13.0% 56th pct
Living alone in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +5.5 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
29.1% 60th pct 34.6% 84th pct

Family composition

55.9% Couples with children ◂ +11.4 pts 44.5%
28.8% Couples without children +12.8 pts ▸ 41.6%
11.9% One-parent families +1.1 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Other families +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Household size

34.5% 2 people +5.7 pts ▸ 40.2%
29.1% 1 person +5.5 pts ▸ 34.6%
14.5% 3 people ◂ +3.5 pts 11.0%
5.5% 4 people +2.7 pts ▸ 8.2%
5.5% 5 people ◂ +1.0 pts 4.5%
0.0% 6 or more +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +$83 higher in 3608, VIC
$207 25th pct $290 48th pct
Mortgage in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +$137 higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
$1,300 34th pct $1,437 43rd pct
People / bedroom in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +15.2 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
5.5% 2nd pct 20.7% 48th pct
Owned outright in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +1.4 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap steady
50.9% 85th pct 49.5% 81st pct
Separate houses in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +10.3 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap steady
100.0% 100th pct 89.7% 43rd pct
3+ bedrooms in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +6.8 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
80.0% 57th pct 73.2% 31st pct

How homes are owned or rented

50.9% Owned outright ◂ +1.4 pts 49.5%
29.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +2.8 pts 26.3%
5.5% Rented +15.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
20.0% Other tenure ◂ +18.3 pts 1.7%
0.0% Not stated +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +10.3 pts 89.7%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.9 pts ▸ 5.9%
0.0% Other dwelling +3.7 pts ▸ 3.7%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

52.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +7.4 pts 45.3%
27.3% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.2 pts 24.1%
7.3% 2 bedrooms +11.8 pts ▸ 19.1%
0.0% 1 bedroom +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%
0.0% 5 or more +3.8 pts ▸ 3.8%
0.0% Studio / none +0.3 pts ▸ 0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 ◂ +55.1 pts 44.9%
0.0% $350–$549 +27.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
0.0% Under $200 +18.0 pts ▸ 18.0%
0.0% $550–$749 +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

50.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.7 pts 42.3%
18.8% Under $1,000 +5.9 pts ▸ 24.7%
18.8% $1,800–$2,999 +0.5 pts ▸ 19.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +11.2 pts ▸ 11.2%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4.6 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 4.6% 59th pct
Work from home in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.8 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap steady
12.7% 36th pct 11.8% 32nd pct
PT commute in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.2 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.2% 36th pct
PT stops in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4 more in 3608, VIC
0 0th pct 4 43rd pct
Stops/1k in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +1.42 more in 3608, VIC
0.00 0th pct 1.42 30th pct
Departures/1k in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +40.7 more in 3608, VIC
0.0 0th pct 40.7 37th pct
PT routes in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +3 more in 3608, VIC
0 0th pct 3 48th pct
Drive to city in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +8 longer in 3608, VIC
83 74th pct 91 77th pct

How people get to work

49.4% Car (driver) +14.8 pts ▸ 64.1%
12.7% Worked at home ◂ +0.8 pts 11.8%
7.6% Walked ◂ +2.4 pts 5.2%
3.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +0.2 pts 3.6%
0.0% Train +0.2 pts ▸ 0.2%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

38.2% 2 vehicles ◂ +2.6 pts 35.6%
12.7% 1 vehicle +23.1 pts ▸ 35.8%
25.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +10.3 pts 15.1%
21.8% 4 or more ◂ +12.9 pts 9.0%
0.0% No vehicle +4.6 pts ▸ 4.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +19.9 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
19.0% 4th pct 38.9% 72nd pct
Recent arrivals in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC
— 7.0% 43rd pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +3.5 pts higher in 3608, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 3.5% 33rd pct
Participation in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +8.1 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap widening
60.1% 50th pct 52.0% 23rd pct
Full-time in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.2 pts higher in 3607, VIC gap narrowing
60.8% 65th pct 60.6% 64th pct

Industries people work in

13.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +0.2 pts 13.8%
5.1% Health care & social assistance +6.5 pts ▸ 11.6%
11.4% Construction +0.1 pts ▸ 11.5%
11.4% Manufacturing ◂ +1.9 pts 9.4%
8.9% Retail trade ◂ +2.9 pts 6.0%
7.6% Accommodation & food +0.5 pts ▸ 8.1%
5.1% Education & training +2.0 pts ▸ 7.0%
6.3% Wholesale trade ◂ +5.0 pts 1.3%
3.8% Public administration & safety +2.3 pts ▸ 6.1%
5.1% Transport & warehousing +0.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
5.1% Arts & recreation ◂ +3.6 pts 1.5%
5.1% Other services ◂ +2.7 pts 2.3%

Occupations people work in

24.1% Managers ◂ +4.7 pts 19.3%
22.8% Labourers ◂ +6.7 pts 16.1%
16.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +1.3 pts 15.2%
13.9% Community & personal service ◂ +2.0 pts 11.9%
13.9% Sales workers ◂ +8.3 pts 5.6%
5.1% Professionals +7.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.6% Clerical & administrative +2.5 pts ▸ 10.1%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers +1.4 pts ▸ 6.5%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4 higher in 3607, VIC
7 64th pct 3 29th pct
IRSD decile in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4 higher in 3607, VIC
8 71st pct 4 36th pct
IER decile in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4 higher in 3607, VIC
8 71st pct 4 36th pct
IEO decile in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +3 higher in 3607, VIC
7 64th pct 4 36th pct
IRSAD score in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +80 higher in 3607, VIC
1,019 69th pct 939 29th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +3.8 higher in 3608, VIC
0.1 1st pct 3.9 53rd pct
Types ≤15 min in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +4.0 more in 3608, VIC
0.1 1st pct 4.1 55th pct
15-min city in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +48.8 pts higher in 3608, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 48.8% 52nd pct
Walk to shops in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +52.4 pts higher in 3608, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 52.4% 57th pct
Walk to transit in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +34.2 pts higher in 3608, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 34.2% 38th pct
Walk to school in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +49.0 pts higher in 3608, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 49.0% 47th pct
Walk to a park in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +56.9 pts higher in 3608, VIC
13.6% 6th pct 70.5% 48th pct
Walk to health in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +47.7 pts higher in 3608, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 47.7% 64th pct
Amenities/1k in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +13.1 more in 3607, VIC
37.5 78th pct 24.4 64th pct
Intersections/km² in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC even
1 27th pct 1 43rd pct
Mean slope in 3607, VICin 3608, VIC +0.7 pts higher in 3607, VIC
4.4% 41st pct 3.8% 30th pct

Compare 3607, VIC with nearby areas

3663, VIC 3608, VIC 3664, VIC 3665, VIC 3660, VIC 3662, VIC 3610, VIC 3612, VIC

Compare 3608, VIC with nearby areas

3607, VIC 3665, VIC 3610, VIC 3663, VIC 3664, VIC 3612, VIC 3616, VIC 3614, VIC

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3607, VIC vs 3608, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3607/3607-vic/vs/POA3608/3608-vic