# 3027, VIC

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Wyndham

Area: 4 km²

A highly walkable pocket of Greater Melbourne, postcode 3027 is a young and professional hub that has grown by 193% since 2011. The community is notably diverse, with over half the population born overseas and a typical resident aged just 31. Many residents are well-qualified and earn high incomes, which helps explain why the area is considered among the most advantaged in the region. It is a family-oriented place where large homes and a high number of children are common.

## Demographics & Identity

This is a young area where the typical resident is 31, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 24.3% of the population, well above the Australian average of 18.2%, while seniors aged 65 and over are far less common at just 3.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 9,448 | +193.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.3% | +17.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 3.8% | +105.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 24.3% | +3.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 7.9% | -20.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 44.1%, Children (0–14) 24.3%, Older adults (45–64) 15.9%, Youth (15–24) 11.9%, Seniors (65+) 3.8%

**Marital status** — Married 56.8%, Never married 34.7%, Divorced 4.7%, Separated 2.2%, Widowed 1.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community has a strong international character, with 58.6% of people born overseas, far above the 27.7% national average. Indian and Chinese are the most common ancestries after English and Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 58.6% | +23.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 36.6%, India 21.5%, China 6.6%, New Zealand 3.5%, Philippines 2.4%, Vietnam 1.6%, England 1.1%, Nepal 0.7%, South Africa 0.4%, Italy 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Indian 22.8%, Chinese 16.4%, English 11.0%, Australian 9.7%, Filipino 3.5%, Irish 2.5%, Scottish 2.4%, Italian 2.2%, Vietnamese 2.0%, German 1.2%, Greek 0.7%, Dutch 0.4%

## Language

Multilingualism is very common here, with 62.3% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin and Hindi are the most spoken non-English languages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 62.3% | +29.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 6.4% | -14.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 32.0%, Mandarin 9.8%, Hindi 7.1%, Punjabi 6.0%, Cantonese 2.3%, Vietnamese 1.7%, Arabic 1.6%, Tagalog 1.1%, Italian 0.3%, Greek 0.2%

## Religion

Residents are far less likely to identify with a religion compared to the rest of the state, with 24.4% reporting no religion. Hinduism and Islam are also significant faiths in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 24.4% | +23.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 27.6%, No religion 24.4%, Hinduism 19.9%, Islam 10.4%, Not stated 6.5%, Other religions 6.3%, Buddhism 4.9%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is highly qualified, as 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents—80.9%—have completed Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 80.9% | +13.0% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 48.4% | +39.8% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 80.9%, Year 10 5.1%, Year 11 4.1%, Year 9 or below 3.6%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 36.8%, Postgraduate degree 24.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.0%, Certificate III / IV 10.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.1%, Certificate I / II 0.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 27.2%, Information technology 14.3%, Engineering & related 13.7%, Society & culture 7.5%, Health 7.2%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.9%, Natural & physical sciences 3.9%, Education 3.4%, Architecture & building 3.3%, Creative arts 3.3%, Agriculture & environment 0.6%

## Income

Incomes are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,582, well above the national figure. About 38.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,006 | +24.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,582 | +40.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,592 | +37.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 17.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 38.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 35.5%, $4,000 or more 21.1%, $3,000–$3,999 17.7%, $650–$1,499 14.9%, Under $650 5.1%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 32.5%, $650–$1,499 31.4%, $1,500–$2,999 23.7%, $3,000 or more 6.1%

## Health & Disability

Health outcomes are very positive, as only 13.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Very few people—just 2.4%—need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 13.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 3.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.4% | +44.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Other condition 5.1%, Asthma 4.6%, Mental health 3.7%, Diabetes 3.1%, Arthritis 2.3%, Heart disease 1.3%, Cancer 0.8%, Lung condition 0.3%, Stroke 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 80.0%, One condition 10.7%, Two conditions 2.0%, Three or more 0.6%

## Community Participation

A high proportion of the community—34.5%—provide unpaid care for children, well above the national average. However, the area has a lower rate of volunteers and fewer former Defence Force members than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.5% | -20.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 8.6% | +10.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 34.5% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.0% | +0.4% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be large, with 3.2 people per household, well above the national average of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.2 | +10.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 8.8% | -16.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 11.4% | -16.9% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 72.4%, Couples without children 17.4%, One-parent families 8.8%, Other families 1.4%

**Household size** — 4 people 25.5%, 3 people 24.5%, 2 people 23.5%, 1 person 11.4%, 5 people 8.9%, 6 or more 6.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up 88.8% of dwellings, and 91.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, with 39.2% of households renting and typical weekly rents of $420.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $420 | +30.8% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,167 | -1.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 39.2% | +63.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 9.8% | +20.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 88.8% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.3% | -3.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 48.4%, Rented 39.2%, Owned outright 9.8%, Not stated 1.8%, Other tenure 0.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 88.8%, Townhouse / semi-detached 5.5%, Flat or apartment 5.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 58.6%, 3 bedrooms 21.8%, 5 or more 10.8%, 2 bedrooms 5.9%, 1 bedroom 1.1%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 81.7%, $550–$749 6.0%, $200–$349 5.4%, Under $200 2.7%, $750 or more 1.2%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 44.8%, $1,000–$1,799 22.1%, $3,000 or more 18.8%, Under $1,000 7.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

Work patterns are distinctive, with 34.6% of people working from home, far above the national figure. While 41.3% drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport departures per 1,000 people.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.8% | -11.7% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 34.6% | +2245.3% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 4.5% | -54.4% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.75 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,458.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 10 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 7 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 20 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 41.3%, Worked at home 34.6%, Train 4.1%, Car (passenger) 3.3%, Walked 0.7%, Bus 0.4%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.7%, 1 vehicle 35.9%, 3 vehicles 11.3%, 4 or more 5.4%, No vehicle 2.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 54.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.4% of the community, well above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 54.1% | -28.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 22.4% | -18.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

The workforce is highly active, with 73.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents work in professional or technical roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | +11.5% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 73.9% | -1.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 64.3% | -12.4% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 12.0%, Health care & social assistance 10.9%, Retail trade 9.0%, Transport & warehousing 8.8%, Finance & insurance 8.7%, Accommodation & food 6.3%, Construction 6.0%, Manufacturing 5.9%, Education & training 5.6%, Public administration & safety 5.4%, Administrative & support 3.6%, Wholesale trade 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.6%, Rental & real estate 2.1%, Other services 2.1%, Electricity, gas & water 1.3%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 30.5%, Managers 13.1%, Clerical & administrative 13.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.1%, Technicians & trades 8.8%, Community & personal service 8.5%, Sales workers 7.8%, Labourers 6.9%

## Economy & Advantage

This area is among the most advantaged in the region, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage, education, and access to resources.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 9 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 9 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 9 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,080 | — |

## Crime & Safety

The community is relatively safe, with 11 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 11 | — |

## Walkability

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access is excellent, as over 90% of residents can walk to health services, schools, and public transport within 15 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 6.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 92.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 86.5% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 96.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 94.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 90.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 567 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.6% | — |

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