# 3701, VIC vs 3709, VIC — 2021 Census comparison

Postcode comparison · about 57 km apart

Postcode 3701 and postcode 3709 are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. Residents are far older in postcode 3709, where the typical age is 62 compared to 53 in postcode 3701. This age gap is clear in the share of seniors, which is far higher in postcode 3709 at 39.7% against 28.0% in postcode 3701. In contrast, postcode 3701 has a well higher share of children under 15 (16.3% versus 8.8%) and more large homes, with 76.3% having three or more bedrooms compared to 66.2% in postcode 3709.

Both areas share a similar professional profile, with an almost identical share of people working full-time. They also have nearly the same proportion of people born overseas. While they share these traits, they differ in accessibility; postcode 3709 is far more walkable, with 37.2% of homes within a 10 minute walk of public transport compared to just 0.5% in postcode 3701. The gap in senior populations has widened since 2011, while the difference in the share of large homes has narrowed.

## Where they differ most

- Population: 794 larger in 3701, VIC
- Median age: 9 yrs older in 3709, VIC
- Aged 65+: 11.8 pts higher in 3709, VIC
- Unpaid carers: 3.4 pts higher in 3701, VIC
- 3+ bedrooms: 10.1 pts higher in 3701, VIC

## Demographics & Identity

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Population | 1,101 | 307 | 794 larger in 3701, VIC | gap steady |
| Median age | 53 yrs | 62 yrs | 9 yrs older in 3709, VIC | gap steady |
| First Nations | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| Aged 65+ | 28.0% | 39.7% | 11.8 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap widening |
| Under 15 | 16.3% | 8.8% | 7.6 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap steady |
| De facto | 10.8% | 7.6% | 3.2 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap steady |

### Age structure

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seniors (65+) | 28.0% | 39.7% | -11.8 |
| Older adults (45–64) | 31.1% | 30.6% | +0.4 |
| Young adults (25–44) | 17.7% | 9.8% | +7.9 |
| Children (0–14) | 16.3% | 8.8% | +7.6 |
| Youth (15–24) | 6.6% | 6.5% | +0.1 |

### Marital status

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Married | 59.5% | 53.7% | +5.8 |
| Never married | 23.4% | 21.2% | +2.2 |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 13.4% | -4.4 |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.3% | -0.4 |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | -1.4 |

### Age profile

Share of each region's population by age band and sex.

| Age band | 3701, VIC male | 3701, VIC female | 3709, VIC male | 3709, VIC female |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0–4 | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| 5–9 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| 10–14 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 15–19 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| 20–24 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| 25–29 | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| 30–34 | 1.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| 35–39 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| 40–44 | 3.5% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| 45–49 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 50–54 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| 55–59 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| 60–64 | 5.1% | 4.7% | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| 65–69 | 4.7% | 4.3% | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| 70–74 | 5.8% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 75–79 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.0% |
| 80–84 | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| 85+ | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |

## Ancestry & Birthplace

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Born overseas | 7.3% | 8.1% | 0.9 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |

### Country of birth

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Australia | 81.3% | 76.9% | +4.4 |
| New Zealand | 0.4% | 2.6% | -2.2 |
| England | 1.9% | 1.3% | +0.6 |
| South Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0 |
| Philippines | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4 |
| India | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| China | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnam | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Nepal | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Ancestry

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English | 39.5% | 43.0% | -3.5 |
| Australian | 40.0% | 34.2% | +5.8 |
| Irish | 15.8% | 14.3% | +1.5 |
| Scottish | 10.9% | 14.7% | -3.8 |
| German | 5.1% | 7.2% | -2.1 |
| Dutch | 1.9% | 2.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 1.6% | 0.0% | +1.6 |
| Filipino | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4 |
| Chinese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Indian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Language

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other language | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.7 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap steady |
| Limited English | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap steady |

### Language used at home

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| English only | 87.6% | 84.7% | +3.0 |
| Mandarin | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Arabic | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Vietnamese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Cantonese | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Punjabi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Greek | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Italian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Tagalog | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Religion

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No religion | 42.2% | 36.5% | 5.8 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap steady |

### Religious affiliation

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Christianity | 45.0% | 44.3% | +0.7 |
| No religion | 42.2% | 36.5% | +5.8 |
| Not stated | 12.4% | 16.9% | -4.5 |
| Other religions | 0.4% | 2.6% | -2.2 |
| Islam | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4 |
| Hinduism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Buddhism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Judaism | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

## Education & Qualifications

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 36.0% | 34.1% | 1.9 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap steady |
| Bachelor+ | 13.5% | 10.6% | 2.9 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap widening |
| Schools/1k kids | 11.11 | 37.04 | 25.93 more in 3709, VIC |  |
| Schools ≤3 km | 2 | 1 | 1 more in 3701, VIC |  |
| Students | 32 | 10 | 22 more in 3701, VIC |  |
| Avg size | 16 | 10 | 6 larger in 3701, VIC |  |
| ICSEA | 1,004 | 931 | 73 higher in 3701, VIC |  |

### Highest year of school

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Year 12 | 36.0% | 34.1% | +1.9 |
| Year 10 | 20.4% | 24.1% | -3.7 |
| Year 11 | 18.6% | 11.1% | +7.5 |
| Year 9 or below | 13.3% | 14.8% | -1.5 |

### Highest qualification level

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Certificate III / IV | 34.5% | 34.3% | +0.2 |
| Advanced diploma / diploma | 15.2% | 13.4% | +1.8 |
| Bachelor degree | 14.0% | 12.8% | +1.2 |
| Postgraduate degree | 4.0% | 2.9% | +1.1 |
| Graduate diploma / certificate | 3.8% | 1.7% | +2.0 |
| Certificate I / II | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7 |

### Field of qualification

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Engineering & related | 15.3% | 19.8% | -4.4 |
| Health | 10.5% | 12.8% | -2.3 |
| Agriculture & environment | 11.9% | 6.4% | +5.5 |
| Management & commerce | 9.0% | 9.9% | -0.9 |
| Society & culture | 8.6% | 8.1% | +0.5 |
| Education | 6.7% | 8.1% | -1.4 |
| Food, hospitality & personal services | 5.5% | 4.7% | +0.9 |
| Architecture & building | 4.7% | 3.5% | +1.2 |
| Creative arts | 2.6% | 0.0% | +2.6 |
| Information technology | 0.0% | 1.7% | -1.7 |
| Natural & physical sciences | 1.6% | 0.0% | +1.6 |

## Income

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personal income | $725 | $606 | $119 higher in 3701, VIC | gap widening |
| Household income | $1,381 | $1,187 | $194 higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| Family income | $1,736 | $1,562 | $174 higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| High earners | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap widening |
| High-income homes | 11.1% | 10.0% | 1.1 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |

### Household income distribution

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 31.5% | 25.4% | +6.1 |
| $650–$1,499 | 30.8% | 29.2% | +1.5 |
| Under $650 | 21.8% | 20.0% | +1.8 |
| $4,000 or more | 4.4% | 7.7% | -3.3 |
| $3,000–$3,999 | 6.8% | 2.3% | +4.5 |

### Personal income distribution

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $650 | 38.6% | 46.6% | -8.0 |
| $650–$1,499 | 34.1% | 25.1% | +9.0 |
| $1,500–$2,999 | 12.2% | 11.0% | +1.2 |
| $3,000 or more | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0 |

## Health & Disability

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Health condition | 32.3% | 39.4% | 7.1 pts higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Mental health | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9 pts higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Needs assistance | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.0 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |

### Long-term health conditions reported

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arthritis | 13.4% | 16.9% | -3.6 |
| Asthma | 8.6% | 10.7% | -2.1 |
| Mental health | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.9 |
| Heart disease | 4.9% | 8.8% | -3.9 |
| Diabetes | 5.2% | 7.8% | -2.6 |
| Other condition | 7.4% | 5.9% | +1.5 |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 5.9% | -1.9 |
| Lung condition | 2.6% | 5.9% | -3.2 |
| Stroke | 0.7% | 2.6% | -1.9 |
| Dementia | 0.4% | 0.0% | +0.4 |

### Number of long-term health conditions

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| None | 54.9% | 43.0% | +11.9 |
| One condition | 21.9% | 22.5% | -0.6 |
| Two conditions | 6.6% | 10.1% | -3.5 |
| Three or more | 3.6% | 8.5% | -4.8 |

## Community Participation

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteering | 29.5% | 31.1% | 1.6 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid carers | 15.8% | 12.4% | 3.4 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| Unpaid child care | 21.5% | 12.0% | 9.5 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap widening |
| Defence service | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.9 pts higher in 3701, VIC |  |
| Housework 15h+ | 27.6% | 25.1% | 2.5 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |

## Family & Households

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Household size | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 larger in 3701, VIC | gap steady |
| One-parent | 5.0% | 7.7% | 2.7 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |
| Living alone | 27.1% | 34.6% | 7.5 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |

### Family composition

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Couples without children | 47.1% | 58.5% | -11.3 |
| Couples with children | 47.6% | 38.3% | +9.4 |
| One-parent families | 5.0% | 7.7% | -2.7 |
| Other families | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.6 |

### Household size

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 people | 46.0% | 50.0% | -4.0 |
| 1 person | 27.1% | 34.6% | -7.5 |
| 4 people | 10.7% | 4.6% | +6.0 |
| 3 people | 9.7% | 8.5% | +1.2 |
| 5 people | 4.8% | 5.4% | -0.5 |
| 6 or more | 1.5% | 0.0% | +1.5 |

## Housing & Dwellings

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rent | $190 | $170 | $20 higher in 3701, VIC | gap widening |
| Mortgage | $1,300 | $1,049 | $251 higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| People / bedroom | 0.70 | 0.70 |  | gap steady |
| Renting | 8.5% | 13.1% | 4.6 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap widening |
| Owned outright | 53.5% | 60.8% | 7.3 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap widening |
| Separate houses | 98.1% | 94.6% | 3.4 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| 3+ bedrooms | 76.3% | 66.2% | 10.1 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |

### How homes are owned or rented

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Owned outright | 53.5% | 60.8% | -7.3 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 29.8% | 16.9% | +12.9 |
| Rented | 8.5% | 13.1% | -4.6 |
| Not stated | 2.7% | 7.7% | -5.0 |
| Other tenure | 4.4% | 5.4% | -1.0 |

### Types of homes

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Separate house | 98.1% | 94.6% | +3.4 |
| Other dwelling | 2.2% | 3.8% | -1.7 |
| Townhouse / semi-detached | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Flat or apartment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Bedrooms per home

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% | 36.9% | +6.7 |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.8% | 26.2% | +2.7 |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.0% | 19.2% | -5.2 |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% | 6.2% | -2.3 |
| 5 or more | 3.9% | 3.1% | +0.8 |
| Studio / none | 0.0% | 2.3% | -2.3 |

### Weekly rent distribution

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $200 | 45.7% | 35.3% | +10.4 |
| $200–$349 | 45.7% | 23.5% | +22.2 |
| $350–$549 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $550–$749 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| $750 or more | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Monthly mortgage distribution

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Under $1,000 | 33.3% | 40.9% | -7.6 |
| $1,000–$1,799 | 26.0% | 36.4% | -10.3 |
| $3,000 or more | 13.8% | 22.7% | -8.9 |
| $1,800–$2,999 | 17.9% | 0.0% | +17.9 |

## Transport & Vehicles

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| No car | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap narrowing |
| Work from home | 21.9% | 31.2% | 9.3 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |
| PT commute | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap narrowing |
| PT stops | 1 | 2 | 1 more in 3709, VIC |  |
| Stops/1k | 0.91 | 6.51 | 5.61 more in 3709, VIC |  |
| Departures/1k | 9.1 | 65.1 | 56.1 more in 3709, VIC |  |
| PT routes | 1 | 1 |  |  |

### How people get to work

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Car (driver) | 52.5% | 38.4% | +14.1 |
| Worked at home | 21.9% | 31.2% | -9.3 |
| Walked | 6.8% | 15.2% | -8.4 |
| Car (passenger) | 2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2 |
| Bicycle | 0.6% | 0.0% | +0.6 |
| Train | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Bus | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0 |

### Motor vehicles per home

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% | 38.3% | +4.7 |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% | 27.5% | -7.6 |
| 3 vehicles | 21.1% | 20.8% | +0.3 |
| 4 or more | 15.5% | 17.5% | -2.0 |
| No vehicle | 1.5% | 0.0% | +1.5 |

## Migration & Movement

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Recent movers | 23.8% | 29.6% | 5.7 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap widening |
| Recent arrivals | 0.0% | 0.0% |  | gap narrowing |

## Jobs & Industry

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap widening |
| Participation | 56.3% | 48.8% | 7.6 pts higher in 3701, VIC | gap widening |
| Full-time | 58.4% | 58.7% | 0.3 pts higher in 3709, VIC | gap narrowing |

### Industries people work in

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Agriculture, forestry & fishing | 38.3% | 46.4% | -8.1 |
| Health care & social assistance | 12.1% | 9.4% | +2.7 |
| Construction | 8.0% | 10.9% | -2.9 |
| Accommodation & food | 6.3% | 8.0% | -1.7 |
| Transport & warehousing | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0 |
| Professional & technical | 0.6% | 5.8% | -5.2 |
| Other services | 2.0% | 5.8% | -3.8 |
| Education & training | 5.3% | 5.1% | +0.2 |
| Administrative & support | 1.4% | 4.3% | -3.0 |
| Public administration & safety | 4.3% | 2.2% | +2.1 |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |
| Retail trade | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |

### Occupations people work in

| Category | 3701, VIC % | 3709, VIC % | Gap (pts) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Managers | 36.5% | 42.8% | -6.2 |
| Labourers | 13.7% | 13.0% | +0.6 |
| Community & personal service | 10.9% | 8.0% | +3.0 |
| Professionals | 9.6% | 5.1% | +4.5 |
| Technicians & trades | 8.4% | 8.7% | -0.3 |
| Clerical & administrative | 8.2% | 8.7% | -0.5 |
| Machinery operators & drivers | 6.4% | 5.8% | +0.6 |
| Sales workers | 4.1% | 0.0% | +4.1 |

## Economy & Advantage

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IRSAD decile | 6 | 6 |  |  |
| IRSD decile | 7 | 6 | 1 higher in 3701, VIC |  |
| IER decile | 7 | 6 | 1 higher in 3701, VIC |  |
| IEO decile | 7 | 7 |  |  |
| IRSAD score | 987 | 990 | 3 higher in 3709, VIC |  |

## Walkability

| Statistic | 3701, VIC | 3709, VIC | Gap | Trend |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walk score | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Types ≤15 min | 1.2 | 2.3 | 1.1 more in 3709, VIC |  |
| 15-min city | 15.7% | 35.7% | 20.0 pts higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Walk to shops | 9.4% | 0.0% | 9.4 pts higher in 3701, VIC |  |
| Walk to transit | 0.5% | 37.2% | 36.7 pts higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Walk to school | 17.0% | 36.1% | 19.1 pts higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Walk to a park | 24.7% | 39.0% | 14.3 pts higher in 3709, VIC |  |
| Walk to health | 0.0% | 0.0% |  |  |
| Amenities/1k | 49.0 | 65.1 | 16.1 more in 3709, VIC |  |
| Intersections/km² | 0 | 0 |  |  |
| Mean slope | 8.1% | 7.7% | 0.4 pts higher in 3701, VIC |  |

Interactive comparison: https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA3701/3701-vic/vs/POA3709/3709-vic