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3787, VIC
3 km²
A growing number of older residents has shaped the character of postcode 3787, where the typical person is now 47. This small community has seen its population shrink by 16% since 2011, while the number of seniors has nearly doubled. It is a wealthy, highly educated area with very few renters. The neighbourhood is almost entirely made up of separate houses and is known for having a high proportion of residents who do not follow any religion.
3787, VIC is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.
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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 9.9 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 15% of the population, which is well below the national average.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 19.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home rose to 7.3% since 2011, this remains far below the Victorian average.
The community is notably secular, with 64.8% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a 20 point increase since 2011.
Education levels are very high, with 33.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This helps explain the area's high typical incomes, and 69.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far above the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $2,153, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 17 points since 2011 to reach 31.1%.
The area is healthier than most, with only 3.5% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than the state and national averages.
Local residents are very active in their community; 24.4% are volunteers, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Many people also provide unpaid care, with 13.9% helping others.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 56.5% of households are couples with children.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 42.4% are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon here, at only 9.6%, which is far below the national figure.
Most people rely on cars, and only 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. However, 31.5% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 23 points since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with only 24.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state average of 40%.
Working or looking for work is common here, with 66.2% of adults active in the workforce. Professionals and managers make up nearly half of all occupations.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This puts it ahead of about 90% of all other similar areas.
The neighbourhood is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, very few residents can walk to health services or groceries within 15 minutes.
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