# 3419, VIC

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › West Wimmera

Area: 1,027 km²

A high proportion of retirees and a quiet pace of life define postcode 3419. This is a far older community than most in Victoria, where the typical resident is 51 and nearly 30% are seniors. The area has a small population of 891 people that has shrunk by 16% since 2011. It is a place of modest incomes and high home ownership, where many residents are retired or work in agriculture.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is far older than the national figure, with 29.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 7.5 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 15.5% of the community, which is a little below the state average and has fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 891 | -16.0% since 2011 |
| Median age | 51 yrs | +13.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.8% | +177.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 29.2% | +34.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.5% | -22.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.0% | +56.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 29.2%, Older adults (45–64) 27.9%, Young adults (25–44) 18.9%, Children (0–14) 15.5%, Youth (15–24) 9.0%

**Marital status** — Married 49.9%, Never married 28.6%, Widowed 11.2%, Divorced 8.4%, Separated 2.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (88.6%), and only 6.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 47.0% and 45.6% respectively.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 6.2% | -2.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 88.6%, England 1.9%, Philippines 0.4%

**Ancestry** — English 47.0%, Australian 45.6%, Scottish 11.1%, German 8.1%, Irish 7.9%, Italian 2.2%, Dutch 1.2%, Greek 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%

## Language

English is the dominant language, spoken by 93.0% of people at home. Very few people use another language (2.0%), and no one reported speaking little or no English, both of which are far below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.0% | -40.4% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 93.0%, Italian 0.9%, Greek 0.4%, Hindi 0.4%

## Religion

About 40.3% of people report having no religion, a figure that rose 19 points since 2011 and is slightly above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 40.3% | +89.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 51.7%, No religion 40.3%, Not stated 7.1%, Islam 0.7%, Hinduism 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 35.8% of people completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. However, this has risen 8.7 points since 2011, and 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.8% | +32.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.6% | +22.8% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 7.25 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| School enrolments | 134 | — |
| Average school size | 134 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 989 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 35.8%, Year 11 23.0%, Year 10 20.1%, Year 9 or below 15.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.8%, Bachelor degree 18.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.9%, Postgraduate degree 1.8%, Certificate I / II 1.0%

**Field of qualification** — Education 14.2%, Agriculture & environment 12.7%, Health 12.4%, Engineering & related 11.4%, Management & commerce 9.6%, Society & culture 9.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.4%, Architecture & building 4.1%, Information technology 2.1%, Natural & physical sciences 0.8%, Creative arts 0.8%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,121, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, although this is 4.8 points higher than in 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $635 | +41.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,121 | +42.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,505 | +52.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.7% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 8.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 35.2%, $1,500–$2,999 27.1%, Under $650 24.1%, $3,000–$3,999 4.3%, $4,000 or more 3.8%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 47.5%, $650–$1,499 33.0%, $1,500–$2,999 10.4%, $3,000 or more 1.9%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are common here, with 38.7% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 9.1% of people need help with daily activities, among the highest for its level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 38.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 9.1% | +36.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.3%, Asthma 10.5%, Mental health 10.2%, Other condition 7.6%, Diabetes 7.4%, Heart disease 6.4%, Cancer 4.3%, Lung condition 3.1%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 54.8%, One condition 21.8%, Two conditions 11.0%, Three or more 5.6%

## Community Participation

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 39.9%, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.9% of people providing such support, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 39.9% | -10.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 15.9% | +4.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.3% | -13.3% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.2% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 27.4% | -12.7% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

People living alone make up 35.4% of the community, well above the national average of 25.6%. This contributes to a typical household size of 2.1 people, which is lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -4.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.8% | +14.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 35.4% | +7.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.6%, Couples without children 38.2%, One-parent families 12.8%, Other families 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 38.5%, 1 person 35.4%, 3 people 10.9%, 4 people 7.1%, 5 people 4.1%, 6 or more 0.8%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 60.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses (94.4%), and typical weekly rent is very low at $125.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $125 | +31.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $715 | -1.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.4% | -19.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 60.3% | +11.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 94.4% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 73.7% | -1.8% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 60.3%, Owned with a mortgage 18.0%, Rented 14.4%, Other tenure 4.3%, Not stated 1.0%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 94.4%, Townhouse / semi-detached 2.3%, Flat or apartment 0.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 53.9%, 2 bedrooms 21.5%, 4 bedrooms 16.2%, 5 or more 3.5%, 1 bedroom 2.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 78.9%, $200–$349 14.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 77.5%, $1,000–$1,799 16.9%, $1,800–$2,999 9.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and the walk to the nearest stop is among the highest at 81 minutes. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 5.2% | -16.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 12.6% | +9.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 3 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 3.37 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 18.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 81 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 57.4%, Worked at home 12.6%, Walked 11.6%, Car (passenger) 1.9%, Bicycle 1.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 35.3%, 1 vehicle 32.2%, 3 vehicles 16.8%, 4 or more 9.8%, No vehicle 5.2%

## Migration & Movement

The community is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. No one has recently arrived from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 24.8% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 31.0% of the workforce. While 61.5% are employed full-time, only 57.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | +12.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 57.0% | +0.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 61.5% | -6.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 31.0%, Health care & social assistance 12.3%, Education & training 11.1%, Retail trade 10.2%, Public administration & safety 7.5%, Construction 4.8%, Transport & warehousing 3.6%, Other services 3.4%, Manufacturing 2.9%, Accommodation & food 2.7%, Administrative & support 1.9%, Professional & technical 1.7%, Finance & insurance 1.0%, Wholesale trade 0.7%, Rental & real estate 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.6%, Professionals 15.5%, Labourers 12.1%, Community & personal service 9.9%, Technicians & trades 9.2%, Clerical & administrative 9.0%, Sales workers 7.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 6.3%

## Economy & Advantage

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage compared to similar places, with an overall advantage score of 961, slightly below the national average of 1,000.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 5 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 4 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 5 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 961 | — |

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.7, and nearly 80% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, access to public transport is poor, with 60.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk, far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 79.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 79.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 60.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 60.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 83.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 67.9% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.9% | — |

## Schools serving 3419, VIC

1 school, 134 students, average ICSEA 989.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Combined 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kaniva College | Government | Combined | 2.7 km | 134 |

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