# 3709, VIC

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Towong

Area: 543 km²

Daily life in postcode 3709 is shaped by a small, older population where many residents are retired. This community of just 307 people is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 62. It is a place of quiet stability, where most people own their homes outright and a high number of residents volunteer. The area is sparsely populated and heavily car-dependent, reflecting its rural character.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is exceptionally old, with the typical resident aged 62 and seniors making up nearly 40% of the population. This is a far older profile than the national average, and children under 15 are among the lowest across similar areas at 8.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 307 | +1.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 62 yrs | +12.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.3% | -60.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 39.7% | +94.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 8.8% | -31.7% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 7.6% | +39.5% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 39.7%, Older adults (45–64) 30.6%, Young adults (25–44) 9.8%, Children (0–14) 8.8%, Youth (15–24) 6.5%

**Marital status** — Married 53.7%, Never married 21.2%, Divorced 13.4%, Widowed 5.3%, Separated 4.2%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.1% | -8.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 76.9%, New Zealand 2.6%, England 1.3%, South Africa 1.3%

**Ancestry** — English 43.0%, Australian 34.2%, Scottish 14.7%, Irish 14.3%, German 7.2%, Dutch 2.0%

## Language

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 2.9% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 84.7%

## Religion

About 44.3% of people identify as Christian, while 36.5% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 9.0 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 36.5% | +32.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 44.3%, No religion 36.5%, Not stated 16.9%, Other religions 2.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 34.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures are far below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.1% | -0.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.6% | +3.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 37.04 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| School enrolments | 10 | — |
| Average school size | 10 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 931 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 34.1%, Year 10 24.1%, Year 9 or below 14.8%, Year 11 11.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 34.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.4%, Bachelor degree 12.8%, Postgraduate degree 2.9%, Certificate I / II 2.9%, Graduate diploma / certificate 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 19.8%, Health 12.8%, Management & commerce 9.9%, Education 8.1%, Society & culture 8.1%, Agriculture & environment 6.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.7%, Architecture & building 3.5%, Information technology 1.7%

## Income

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,187 a week. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, though household incomes have risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $606 | +53.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,187 | +73.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,562 | +78.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.1% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 10.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 29.2%, $1,500–$2,999 25.4%, Under $650 20.0%, $4,000 or more 7.7%, $3,000–$3,999 2.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 46.6%, $650–$1,499 25.1%, $1,500–$2,999 11.0%, $3,000 or more 2.5%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 39.4% of residents, which is far above the national average. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 16.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 39.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.9% | -11.5% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 16.9%, Asthma 10.7%, Mental health 9.8%, Heart disease 8.8%, Diabetes 7.8%, Cancer 5.9%, Lung condition 5.9%, Other condition 5.9%, Stroke 2.6%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 43.0%, One condition 22.5%, Two conditions 10.1%, Three or more 8.5%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very high at 31.1%, far above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare compared to the state, consistent with the area's older age structure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 31.1% | -31.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.4% | -34.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 12.0% | -46.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 25.1% | -10.8% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically small, with 1.9 people per household, and 34.6% of people live alone. This is much higher than the national average, and couples without children make up the largest group at 58.5%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 1.9 | -9.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.7% | -37.1% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 34.6% | -6.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 58.5%, Couples with children 38.3%, One-parent families 7.7%, Other families 1.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 50.0%, 1 person 34.6%, 3 people 8.5%, 5 people 5.4%, 4 people 4.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 60.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than in the rest of the state at $170.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $170 | +88.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,049 | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 13.1% | -32.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 60.8% | +15.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 94.6% | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 66.2% | -3.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 60.8%, Owned with a mortgage 16.9%, Rented 13.1%, Not stated 7.7%, Other tenure 5.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 94.6%, Other dwelling 3.8%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 36.9%, 4 bedrooms 26.2%, 2 bedrooms 19.2%, 1 bedroom 6.2%, 5 or more 3.1%, Studio / none 2.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 35.3%, $200–$349 23.5%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 40.9%, $1,000–$1,799 36.4%, $3,000 or more 22.7%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. While 31.2% of workers work from home, no one commutes by public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 31.2% | -10.0% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 6.51 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 65.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 1 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 38.4%, Worked at home 31.2%, Walked 15.2%, Car (passenger) 2.9%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 38.3%, 1 vehicle 27.5%, 3 vehicles 20.8%, 4 or more 17.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, as only 29.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.6% | +28.7% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 46.4% of the workforce. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 48.8% | -19.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 58.7% | +0.2% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 46.4%, Construction 10.9%, Health care & social assistance 9.4%, Accommodation & food 8.0%, Transport & warehousing 6.5%, Professional & technical 5.8%, Other services 5.8%, Education & training 5.1%, Administrative & support 4.3%, Public administration & safety 2.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 42.8%, Labourers 13.0%, Technicians & trades 8.7%, Clerical & administrative 8.7%, Community & personal service 8.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.8%, Professionals 5.1%

## Economy & Advantage

The area has an overall advantage score of 990, placing it slightly above the national average. Its job skills and education ranking is higher than about 70% of similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 6 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 6 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 6 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 990 | — |

## Walkability

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. Many residents live far from essential services, with no one within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 2.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 2.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 35.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 37.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 36.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 39.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.7% | — |

## Schools serving 3709, VIC

1 school, 10 students, average ICSEA 931.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walwa Primary School | Government | Primary | 10.7 km | 10 |

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