# 3735, VIC

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Wangaratta

Area: 208 km²

A typical resident here is 50 years old, making postcode 3735 far older than most other areas. This sparsely populated region has grown by 23% since 2011, though it remains a small community of 638 people. It is defined by a high proportion of homeowners and a strong culture of volunteering. The area is very car-dependent and predominantly residential, with a population that is significantly older than the state and national averages.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is aging, with the typical age rising to 50 and 21.3% of residents now aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the population, which is slightly lower than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 638 | +22.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 50 yrs | +13.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.9% | +62.4% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.3% | +15.2% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.3% | -6.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 7.8% | -4.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 31.7%, Young adults (25–44) 22.1%, Seniors (65+) 21.3%, Children (0–14) 16.3%, Youth (15–24) 7.5%

**Marital status** — Married 59.6%, Never married 24.8%, Divorced 6.5%, Widowed 5.4%, Separated 3.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (85.9%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. Italian ancestry is the most common non-English heritage at 19.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.3% | -26.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 85.9%, Italy 2.2%, New Zealand 1.1%, England 0.8%, China 0.6%, South Africa 0.5%

**Ancestry** — Australian 41.1%, English 38.7%, Italian 19.9%, Irish 12.2%, Scottish 11.9%, German 2.8%, Dutch 0.9%

## Language

English is the primary language for 87.3% of people, though 8.3% of residents use another language at home. This is far below the Victorian average of 27.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 8.3% | -25.8% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.4% | +21.3% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.3%, Italian 6.1%, Mandarin 0.6%

## Religion

More than half the population (54.7%) identifies as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply since 2011 to reach 38.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 38.2% | +90.1% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 54.7%, No religion 38.2%, Not stated 5.8%, Buddhism 1.9%

## Education & Qualifications

About 45.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 14.4% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 45.4% | +25.1% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | +45.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 9.62 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 1 | — |
| School enrolments | 26 | — |
| Average school size | 26 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,013 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 45.4%, Year 11 20.3%, Year 10 15.0%, Year 9 or below 11.2%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 38.7%, Bachelor degree 17.8%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.0%, Postgraduate degree 2.1%, Certificate I / II 0.9%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.6%, Health 12.6%, Agriculture & environment 12.0%, Management & commerce 11.0%, Education 10.1%, Society & culture 8.3%, Architecture & building 5.2%, Creative arts 3.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 3.1%, Natural & physical sciences 0.9%

## Income

Typical personal weekly income is $844, which is about the same as the national figure. Household incomes have risen since 2011, with 17.4% now earning $3,000 or more a week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $844 | +85.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,531 | +59.3% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,897 | +50.6% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 6.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 17.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 32.8%, $1,500–$2,999 30.4%, Under $650 9.1%, $3,000–$3,999 8.7%, $4,000 or more 8.7%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 43.5%, Under $650 36.3%, $1,500–$2,999 13.3%, $3,000 or more 1.9%

## Health & Disability

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.1% of the population, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 7.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.1% | +31.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.2%, Asthma 7.8%, Mental health 7.4%, Other condition 6.3%, Heart disease 4.7%, Cancer 2.8%, Diabetes 2.5%, Lung condition 2.2%, Stroke 0.5%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 67.7%, One condition 19.9%, Two conditions 5.3%, Three or more 3.0%

## Community Participation

This is a highly active community where 27.4% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.7% of residents providing such support.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 27.4% | -6.2% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 18.7% | +17.8% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 25.6% | -11.2% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.3% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.7% | -5.7% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Family sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.4 people per home. About 40.2% of households are couples without children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -7.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 10.0% | +16.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 24.5% | +8.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 48.9%, Couples without children 40.2%, One-parent families 10.0%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 45.5%, 1 person 24.5%, 4 people 13.4%, 3 people 10.7%, 5 people 7.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 56.1% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $265 | +165.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | -9.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.2% | +9.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 56.1% | +1.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 83.4% | -4.2% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 56.1%, Owned with a mortgage 23.3%, Rented 16.2%, Other tenure 4.0%, Not stated 1.6%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.4%, Other dwelling 1.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 55.7%, 4 bedrooms 24.5%, 2 bedrooms 13.8%, 5 or more 3.2%, 1 bedroom 1.2%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 56.1%, Under $200 14.6%, $350–$549 9.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 32.2%, $1,000–$1,799 28.8%, $1,800–$2,999 16.9%, $3,000 or more 5.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

Car dependence is total here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 15.4% | +14.5% 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) 60.7%, Worked at home 15.4%, Walked 4.7%, Car (passenger) 3.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 37.3%, 3 vehicles 24.9%, 1 vehicle 22.1%, 4 or more 16.5%

## Migration & Movement

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals rose to 5.7% by 2021.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 25.8% | +17.2% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.7% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the largest industry at 26.1%. While 69.3% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | +9.9% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.3% | +6.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 54.4% | -1.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 26.1%, Construction 11.5%, Health care & social assistance 11.3%, Education & training 8.5%, Manufacturing 8.2%, Retail trade 6.3%, Public administration & safety 4.4%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Professional & technical 3.0%, Accommodation & food 2.7%, Transport & warehousing 2.7%, Other services 2.7%, Wholesale trade 1.4%, Mining 0.8%, Electricity, gas & water 0.8%, Rental & real estate 0.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 25.3%, Labourers 14.8%, Professionals 13.7%, Technicians & trades 10.4%, Community & personal service 9.3%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.3%, Clerical & administrative 7.7%, Sales workers 5.5%

## Economy & Advantage

The area sits above the national average for overall advantage, with a score of 992. It ranks higher than about 60% of similar areas for its job skills and resources.

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

## Walkability

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. Only about 20% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or groceries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 18.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 20.2% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 19.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 20.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 20.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.0% | — |

## Schools serving 3735, VIC

1 school, 26 students, average ICSEA 1,013.

By sector: Government 1

By type: Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Whorouly Primary School | Government | Primary | 3.4 km | 26 |

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