# 3673, VIC

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Benalla

Area: 897 km²

An older population defines postcode 3673, where the typical resident is 52, making it far older than the national figure. This rural community is largely made up of homeowners in detached houses, with a population that has grown by 20% since 2011. While incomes are generally lower than the state average, the area is distinguished by a very high rate of home ownership and a strong spirit of volunteering.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is significantly older than most, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. This shift is clear in the data, as the senior population rose by 8.2 percentage points since 2011, while children under 15 now make up just 14% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 1,818 | +20.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 52 yrs | +6.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.9% | +88.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 25.6% | +46.9% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.0% | -17.3% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 13.7% | +6.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 35.1%, Seniors (65+) 25.6%, Young adults (25–44) 16.7%, Children (0–14) 14.0%, Youth (15–24) 8.5%

**Marital status** — Married 55.0%, Never married 28.3%, Divorced 10.0%, Widowed 3.9%, Separated 2.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the share of people born overseas fell slightly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.4% | -21.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 84.0%, England 2.4%, New Zealand 1.1%, Italy 0.5%

**Ancestry** — English 43.1%, Australian 42.5%, Irish 15.1%, Scottish 14.6%, German 5.1%, Italian 2.4%, Dutch 1.9%, Chinese 0.8%, Greek 0.5%, Indian 0.2%

## Language

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and virtually no one in the area speaks little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.7% | -26.7% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 90.7%, Arabic 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Mandarin 0.2%

## Religion

A shift away from organised religion is evident here, as the share of people reporting no religion rose by 17 percentage points since 2011. At 45.4%, this is well above both the Victorian and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 45.4% | +61.3% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 45.4%, Christianity 43.8%, Not stated 9.8%, Buddhism 0.5%, Judaism 0.2%, Other religions 0.2%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 44.1% of people completing Year 12. While the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 17.1%, this is far below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 44.1% | +5.9% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 17.1% | +14.0% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 7.87 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| School enrolments | 28 | — |
| Average school size | 14 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 958 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 44.1%, Year 10 19.0%, Year 11 16.8%, Year 9 or below 10.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 34.2%, Bachelor degree 19.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.3%, Postgraduate degree 3.4%, Certificate I / II 2.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.4%, Agriculture & environment 11.6%, Management & commerce 10.4%, Education 9.5%, Health 9.2%, Society & culture 8.7%, Architecture & building 5.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.6%, Creative arts 3.0%, Natural & physical sciences 2.7%, Information technology 1.0%

## Income

Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,351. However, there has been a notable increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 10 percentage points.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $685 | +38.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,351 | +39.7% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,599 | +45.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 14.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.0%, $1,500–$2,999 26.4%, Under $650 17.9%, $3,000–$3,999 7.8%, $4,000 or more 6.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 43.4%, $650–$1,499 31.5%, $1,500–$2,999 12.5%, $3,000 or more 2.9%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.5% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequent conditions reported.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 32.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 4.5% | +33.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 11.6%, Asthma 9.1%, Mental health 8.7%, Other condition 7.1%, Heart disease 5.8%, Diabetes 4.7%, Cancer 3.4%, Lung condition 2.9%, Stroke 0.9%, Dementia 0.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.6%, One condition 22.0%, Two conditions 7.3%, Three or more 3.1%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 23.8% of people contributing their time, which is far above the national figure. This high level of community spirit is seen alongside a very high rate of unpaid carers.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 23.8% | -29.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 16.5% | +14.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 23.1% | -11.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 29.0% | -10.3% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Family sizes are typical for the region, though one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas. About 23.8% of people live alone, a figure that has risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -4.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.7% | +24.7% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 23.8% | +23.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.8%, Couples without children 43.0%, One-parent families 7.7%, Other families 0.9%

**Household size** — 2 people 46.3%, 1 person 23.8%, 4 people 11.6%, 3 people 10.6%, 5 people 5.4%, 6 or more 1.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 98% of the community living in separate houses. The area is also far more likely to own homes outright than most, with 48.9% of properties held without a mortgage.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $200 | +100.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,500 | +33.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 8.2% | -22.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 48.9% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 98.0% | -1.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 80.1% | -4.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 48.9%, Owned with a mortgage 35.3%, Rented 8.2%, Other tenure 4.9%, Not stated 2.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 98.0%, Other dwelling 1.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 45.0%, 4 bedrooms 28.1%, 2 bedrooms 13.4%, 5 or more 7.1%, 1 bedroom 3.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 32.8%, Under $200 27.6%, $350–$549 19.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 36.0%, Under $1,000 24.0%, $1,800–$2,999 19.2%, $3,000 or more 10.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and 99.3% of homes owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is relatively common, accounting for 23.3% of the workforce.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.7% | — |
| People working from home | 23.3% | +28.4% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.5%, Worked at home 23.3%, Walked 3.2%, Car (passenger) 2.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 40.0%, 3 vehicles 22.0%, 4 or more 19.1%, 1 vehicle 17.8%, No vehicle 0.7%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Similarly, there are very few recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 25.6% | -10.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 2.2% | +5.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 21.2% of workers. The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.4%, which is much lower than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | -47.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 60.0% | -10.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 56.2% | 0.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 21.2%, Health care & social assistance 10.1%, Construction 8.5%, Manufacturing 7.3%, Retail trade 6.6%, Public administration & safety 6.6%, Education & training 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.0%, Professional & technical 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 4.8%, Other services 4.5%, Wholesale trade 2.6%, Mining 2.2%, Administrative & support 2.2%, Arts & recreation 2.2%, Rental & real estate 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.4%, Media & telecommunications 0.3%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.1%, Professionals 15.1%, Technicians & trades 14.5%, Labourers 12.6%, Community & personal service 9.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 8.1%, Clerical & administrative 7.5%, Sales workers 6.2%

## Economy & Advantage

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than about 80% of similar areas. Overall, the community sits above the middle for general advantage compared to all areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 7 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 8 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 992 | — |

## Walkability

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services. Only 3.1% of households are within walking distance of groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.4 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 3.1% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 4.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 11.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 27.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 6.6% | — |

## Schools serving 3673, VIC

2 schools, 28 students, average ICSEA 958.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Primary 2

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Winton Primary School | Government | Primary | 14.3 km | 3 |
| Broken Creek Primary School | Government | Primary | 27.6 km | 25 |

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