26.0% —
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 29.9%
- 2021: 26.0%
Share of people aged 15+ who did voluntary work for an organisation or group.
3964, VIC · Postcode
Community Participation in 3964, VIC
How people contribute — volunteering, unpaid care and domestic work, and defence service.
Much higher rates of volunteering and unpaid care mark the community of 3964 compared to similar areas. About 26% of residents volunteer their time, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. This area shows a strong commitment to supporting others through both formal and informal care roles.
Participation
Volunteering for organisations and groups.
One in four people here volunteer, which is far above the 13.3% seen across Victoria. This figure has fallen slightly since 2016, from 29.9% to 26.0%.
Unpaid care & work
Caring for others and unpaid domestic work.
Unpaid care is common here, with 16.4% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure of 11.9%. This includes 28.1% who care for children, and 30.1% who do 15 or more hours of housework weekly.
16.4% —
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 17.1%
- 2021: 16.4%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid assistance to someone with a disability or due to old age.
28.1% —
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 23.1%
- 2021: 28.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid child care.
30.1% —
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 41.9%
- 2021: 30.1%
Share of people aged 15+ who did 15 hours or more of unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census.
Defence service
People who served in the Australian Defence Force.
A higher proportion of the population has served in the Defence Force compared to most areas. At 3.5%, this is a little above the 2.0% seen across Victoria.
3.5%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who have ever served in the Australian Defence Force (currently or previously).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Community Participation in 3964, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3964/3964-vic/topic/community