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3647, VIC vs 3670, VIC

Postcode comparison ≈ 37 km apart · 3647, VIC profile · 3670, VIC profile

3647, VIC 3670, VIC

Postcode 3670 and postcode 3647 are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria with very different profiles. Residents in postcode 3670 are far older, with a typical age of 52 and 24.7% aged 65 and over, while the typical resident in postcode 3647 is just 20. Postcode 3647 is much more diverse and highly qualified; 47.1% of people were born overseas and 26.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 6.0% born overseas and 13.0% with a degree in postcode 3670. Household incomes are also far higher in postcode 3647, where the typical weekly amount is $3,374, compared to $1,312 in postcode 3670.

Everyday life in both places is car-dependent, with neither area having any public transport stops or residents within walking distance of groceries, schools, or health services. While they share these transport challenges, their demographics have drifted further apart since 2016. The gap in typical ages has widened, and the difference in the share of people born overseas has grown significantly.

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Where they differ most

Population: 545 larger in 3670, VIC Median age: 32 yrs older in 3670, VIC Born overseas: 41.0 pts higher in 3647, VIC Other language: 43.4 pts higher in 3647, VIC Year 12: 43.8 pts higher in 3647, VIC

Demographics & Identity

Population in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +545 larger in 3670, VIC gap steady
51 2nd pct 596 21st pct
Median age in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +32 yrs older in 3670, VIC gap widening
20 yrs 0th pct 52 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +4.4 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
5.9% 80th pct 1.5% 38th pct
Aged 65+ in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +24.7 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 24.7% 75th pct
Under 15 in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +12.9 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 12.9% 14th pct
De facto in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 14.3% 72nd pct

Age structure

62.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +54.2 pts 8.6%
13.7% Older adults (45–64) +22.2 pts ▸ 35.9%
0.0% Seniors (65+) +24.7 pts ▸ 24.7%
15.7% Young adults (25–44) +2.4 pts ▸ 18.1%
0.0% Children (0–14) +12.9 pts ▸ 12.9%

Marital status

76.0% Never married ◂ +48.0 pts 28.0%
26.0% Married +24.2 pts ▸ 50.2%
0.0% Divorced +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Widowed +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Separated +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%

Age & sex structure

3647, VIC 3670, VIC

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +41.0 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
47.1% 96th pct 6.0% 13th pct

Country of birth

52.9% Australia +32.3 pts ▸ 85.2%
19.6% India ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% England +1.7 pts ▸ 1.7%
0.0% New Zealand +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% China 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

27.5% English +17.3 pts ▸ 44.8%
31.4% Australian +4.7 pts ▸ 36.1%
19.6% Indian ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
15.7% Scottish +1.6 pts ▸ 17.3%
5.9% Irish +8.5 pts ▸ 14.4%
9.8% Italian ◂ +8.1 pts 1.7%
0.0% German +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% Dutch +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% Chinese 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 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +43.4 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
45.1% 94th pct 1.7% 15th pct
Limited English in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +5.9 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
5.9% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

60.8% English only +31.3 pts ▸ 92.1%
13.7% Hindi ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
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% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +22.2 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
27.5% 13th pct 49.7% 79th pct

Religious affiliation

27.5% No religion +22.2 pts ▸ 49.7%
35.3% Christianity +5.3 pts ▸ 40.6%
19.6% Hinduism ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
9.8% Islam ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Not stated ◂ +0.1 pts 9.7%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +43.8 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap narrowing
84.4% 100th pct 40.7% 35th pct
Bachelor+ in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +13.0 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
26.0% 74th pct 13.0% 40th pct
Schools ≤3 km in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

84.4% Year 12 ◂ +43.8 pts 40.7%
0.0% Year 10 +21.3 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% Year 11 +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
0.0% Year 9 or below +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%

Highest qualification level

40.0% Postgraduate degree ◂ +35.8 pts 4.2%
12.0% Certificate III / IV +27.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
12.0% Bachelor degree +4.3 pts ▸ 16.3%
16.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.5 pts 13.5%
0.0% Certificate I / II +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%

Field of qualification

32.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +23.7 pts 8.3%
0.0% Engineering & related +14.2 pts ▸ 14.2%
0.0% Management & commerce +12.1 pts ▸ 12.1%
12.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +9.6 pts 2.4%
0.0% Health +11.4 pts ▸ 11.4%
0.0% Education +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Society & culture +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% Architecture & building +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%
0.0% Creative arts +1.0 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +$288 higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
$381 0th pct $669 32nd pct
Household income in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +$2,062 higher in 3647, VIC
$3,374 100th pct $1,312 34th pct
Family income in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +$1,788 higher in 3647, VIC
$3,374 96th pct $1,586 29th pct
High earners in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +5.1 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.1% 20th pct
High-income homes in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 8.9% 18th pct

Household income distribution

0.0% $650–$1,499 +31.9 pts ▸ 31.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +29.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
0.0% Under $650 +17.3 pts ▸ 17.3%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 2.8%

Personal income distribution

80.0% Under $650 ◂ +33.3 pts 46.7%
0.0% $650–$1,499 +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% $3,000 or more +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%

Health & Disability

Health condition in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +11.7 pts higher in 3670, VIC
21.6% 12th pct 33.2% 73rd pct
Mental health in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +9.9 pts higher in 3647, VIC
19.6% 100th pct 9.7% 64th pct
Needs assistance in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +6.0 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 6.0% 60th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

19.6% Mental health ◂ +9.9 pts 9.7%
13.7% Other condition ◂ +6.2 pts 7.6%
0.0% Arthritis +11.6 pts ▸ 11.6%
7.8% Asthma +0.7 pts ▸ 8.6%
0.0% Diabetes +5.5 pts ▸ 5.5%
0.0% Heart disease +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
0.0% Cancer +4.5 pts ▸ 4.5%
0.0% Stroke +2.2 pts ▸ 2.2%
0.0% Lung condition +1.8 pts ▸ 1.8%
0.0% Dementia +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.6% None ◂ +10.4 pts 58.2%
19.6% One condition +2.2 pts ▸ 21.8%
7.8% Two conditions ◂ +0.5 pts 7.4%
0.0% Three or more +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +10.0 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
32.0% 91st pct 22.0% 72nd pct
Unpaid carers in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +15.4 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 87th pct
Unpaid child care in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +8.3 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap steady
28.0% 70th pct 19.7% 19th pct
Defence service in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +3.3 pts higher in 3670, VIC
0.0% 0th pct 3.3% 61st pct
Housework 15h+ in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +14.6 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap steady
12.0% 3rd pct 26.6% 78th pct

Family & Households

Household size in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +1.0 larger in 3647, VIC
3.3 100th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 11.0% 38th pct
Living alone in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 24.6% 39th pct

Family composition

125.0% Couples with children ◂ +79.6 pts 45.4%
37.5% Couples without children +3.8 pts ▸ 41.3%
0.0% One-parent families +11.0 pts ▸ 11.0%
0.0% Other families +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%

Household size

60.0% 4 people ◂ +52.7 pts 7.3%
0.0% 2 people +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% 1 person +24.6 pts ▸ 24.6%
0.0% 3 people +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%
0.0% 5 people +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% 6 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +$75 higher in 3670, VIC
$185 19th pct $260 40th pct
Mortgage in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— $1,300 34th pct
People / bedroom in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +0.40 higher in 3647, VIC
1.10 100th pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 10.9% 14th pct
Owned outright in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 45.6% 70th pct
Separate houses in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 86.7% 79th pct

How homes are owned or rented

100.0% Rented ◂ +89.1 pts 10.9%
0.0% Owned outright +45.6 pts ▸ 45.6%
0.0% Owned with a mortgage +39.1 pts ▸ 39.1%
0.0% Not stated +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Other tenure +1.2 pts ▸ 1.2%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house +0.8 pts ▸ 100.8%
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

0.0% 3 bedrooms +48.0 pts ▸ 48.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms +32.3 pts ▸ 32.3%
0.0% 2 bedrooms +8.9 pts ▸ 8.9%
0.0% 5 or more +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.0% Studio / none +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

60.0% Under $200 ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $200–$349 +55.6 pts ▸ 55.6%
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 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +19.5 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 19.5% 61st pct
PT commute in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC
— 130 90th pct

How people get to work

45.8% Car (driver) +14.1 pts ▸ 59.9%
20.8% Walked ◂ +18.5 pts 2.4%
0.0% Worked at home +19.5 pts ▸ 19.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +2.0 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

0.0% 2 vehicles +37.1 pts ▸ 37.1%
0.0% 3 vehicles +26.9 pts ▸ 26.9%
0.0% 1 vehicle +20.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% 4 or more +17.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +43.3 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap narrowing
74.5% 100th pct 31.2% 40th pct
Recent arrivals in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +37.5 pts higher in 3647, VIC
37.5% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +8.3 pts higher in 3647, VIC gap widening
11.5% 100th pct 3.3% 28th pct
Participation in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +8.2 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap narrowing
52.0% 23rd pct 60.2% 51st pct
Full-time in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +29.5 pts higher in 3670, VIC gap widening
25.0% 0th pct 54.5% 25th pct

Industries people work in

33.3% Education & training ◂ +27.6 pts 5.7%
25.0% Retail trade ◂ +16.2 pts 8.8%
12.5% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.3 pts ▸ 16.8%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +14.8 pts ▸ 14.8%
0.0% Construction +13.8 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Manufacturing +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% Professional & technical +5.1 pts ▸ 5.1%
0.0% Public administration & safety +4.7 pts ▸ 4.7%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +3.4 pts ▸ 3.4%
0.0% Accommodation & food +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Other services +2.7 pts ▸ 2.7%

Occupations people work in

29.2% Professionals ◂ +17.0 pts 12.1%
0.0% Managers +22.9 pts ▸ 22.9%
20.8% Sales workers ◂ +13.8 pts 7.1%
0.0% Technicians & trades +20.2 pts ▸ 20.2%
16.7% Community & personal service ◂ +8.9 pts 7.7%
12.5% Labourers +0.3 pts ▸ 12.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers +6.7 pts ▸ 6.7%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +4 higher in 3647, VIC
9 86th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSD decile in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +3 higher in 3647, VIC
9 86th pct 6 57th pct
IER decile in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
8 71st pct 8 71st pct
IEO decile in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +4 higher in 3647, VIC
9 86th pct 5 43rd pct
IRSAD score in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +89 higher in 3647, VIC
1,051 79th pct 962 41st pct

Walkability

Walk score in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +0.2 higher in 3647, VIC
0.4 5th pct 0.2 2nd pct
Types ≤15 min in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +0.1 more in 3647, VIC
0.4 5th pct 0.3 3rd pct
15-min city in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +11.2 pts higher in 3647, VIC
41.0% 22nd pct 29.9% 14th pct
Walk to health in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +47.1 more in 3647, VIC
58.8 87th pct 11.7 24th pct
Intersections/km² in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +2 higher in 3647, VIC
3 47th pct 1 31st pct
Mean slope in 3647, VICin 3670, VIC +2.3 pts higher in 3647, VIC
7.8% 80th pct 5.6% 58th pct

Compare 3647, VIC with nearby areas

3630, VIC 3646, VIC 3669, VIC 3633, VIC 3631, VIC 3725, VIC 3728, VIC 3727, VIC

Compare 3670, VIC with nearby areas

3672, VIC 3669, VIC 3673, VIC 3725, VIC 3715, VIC 3666, VIC 3720, VIC 3647, VIC

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 3647, VIC vs 3670, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3647/3647-vic/vs/POA3670/3670-vic