# Alfredton

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Rest of Vic. › Ballarat › 3352, VIC

Area: 53 km²

A rapidly expanding community of young families, Alfredton is larger than about 83% of similar areas. The population more than doubled since 2011, and it is now noticeably younger than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 34. This growth is driven by a high number of children and young adults, creating a residential character where large family homes are the norm. It is a relatively affluent area with a well-qualified workforce and high household incomes.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is very young, with 24% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While seniors make up only 12.9% of the population, this group has risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 16,835 | +101.7% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | -2.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 1.2% | +51.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.9% | +24.4% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 24.0% | +1.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 11.1% | +34.1% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 27.0%, Children (0–14) 24.0%, Older adults (45–64) 22.0%, Youth (15–24) 14.1%, Seniors (65+) 12.9%

**Marital status** — Married 50.5%, Never married 34.7%, Divorced 7.7%, Separated 3.6%, Widowed 3.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 15.7% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 15.7% | +71.6% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 81.2%, India 4.0%, England 2.0%, China 1.2%, New Zealand 0.9%, Philippines 0.7%, South Africa 0.4%, Vietnam 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%, Italy 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 39.4%, Australian 37.8%, Irish 13.5%, Scottish 11.8%, Indian 4.7%, German 4.1%, Dutch 2.9%, Chinese 2.8%, Italian 2.4%, Greek 0.9%, Filipino 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.2%

## Language

English is the main language for 83.8% of the community, which is far above the Victorian average. However, those using another language at home rose to 13.1% over the last decade.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 13.1% | +150.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.2% | +4.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 83.8%, Mandarin 1.7%, Punjabi 1.3%, Hindi 0.9%, Arabic 0.4%, Greek 0.3%, Cantonese 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.2%, Italian 0.1%

## Religion

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 22 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 44.9% | +92.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 44.9%, Christianity 43.9%, Not stated 4.7%, Hinduism 2.7%, Islam 1.4%, Other religions 1.2%, Buddhism 1.0%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is well-educated, with 61.4% of adults completing Year 12 and 27.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures have both risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 61.4% | +29.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 27.4% | +45.3% since 2011 |
| Schools | 4 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.99 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 21 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,821 | — |
| Average school size | 455 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,042 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 61.4%, Year 11 13.8%, Year 10 13.4%, Year 9 or below 7.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 29.1%, Bachelor degree 27.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 15.8%, Postgraduate degree 10.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 5.7%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 18.7%, Health 16.4%, Society & culture 12.3%, Engineering & related 11.8%, Education 11.1%, Architecture & building 5.3%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.0%, Information technology 3.0%, Creative arts 3.0%, Natural & physical sciences 2.5%, Agriculture & environment 1.9%

## Income

Typical household income is $1,952 a week, which is a little above the state and national figures. High earners are common here, with 24.3% of households earning over $3,000 weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $865 | +42.0% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,952 | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,218 | +37.1% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 12.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 24.3% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 33.4%, $650–$1,499 24.5%, $3,000–$3,999 13.6%, Under $650 11.3%, $4,000 or more 10.7%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 37.6%, $650–$1,499 34.1%, $1,500–$2,999 20.3%, $3,000 or more 4.2%

## Health & Disability

About 29.5% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are more frequent here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.5% of residents.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.0% | +17.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 10.5%, Asthma 10.3%, Other condition 8.4%, Arthritis 7.6%, Diabetes 3.9%, Heart disease 3.2%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 1.4%, Stroke 0.8%, Dementia 0.2%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 63.9%, One condition 21.3%, Two conditions 5.8%, Three or more 2.4%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care is very common, with 34.5% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.5% | -29.3% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.0% | +14.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 34.5% | -2.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 2.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 22.8% | -6.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents in Alfredton are notably young, with a typical age of 17. They also have higher Year 12 completion rates and personal incomes than those in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 198 | — |
| First Nations median age | 17 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 48.0% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 7.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $725 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,875 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 4.0% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is driven by a high proportion of couples with children (63.4%) and a very low number of people living alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.8 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.9% | +34.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 18.9% | +3.0% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 63.4%, Couples without children 21.0%, One-parent families 14.9%, Other families 0.6%

**Household size** — 2 people 30.8%, 4 people 20.7%, 1 person 18.9%, 3 people 16.7%, 5 people 9.3%, 6 or more 3.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, making up 92.6% of all homes. Large properties are the standard, with 91.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $370 | +48.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,698 | +8.8% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 28.2% | +38.3% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 29.2% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 92.6% | +2.9% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.6% | +3.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 40.9%, Owned outright 29.2%, Rented 28.2%, Other tenure 0.8%, Not stated 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 92.6%, Flat or apartment 4.0%, Townhouse / semi-detached 3.2%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 54.4%, 3 bedrooms 31.4%, 2 bedrooms 6.1%, 5 or more 5.8%, 1 bedroom 1.3%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 59.5%, $200–$349 30.6%, Under $200 6.3%, $750 or more 1.0%, $550–$749 0.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 41.7%, $1,800–$2,999 32.6%, Under $1,000 14.1%, $3,000 or more 7.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 63.8% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 0.7% of residents commute via public transport, a figure much lower than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.7% | -15.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 14.8% | +386.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.7% | -62.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.55 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 372.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 2 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 27 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 82 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.8%, Worked at home 14.8%, Car (passenger) 5.3%, Walked 0.8%, Bicycle 0.4%, Train 0.3%, Bus 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 44.6%, 1 vehicle 31.0%, 3 vehicles 14.0%, 4 or more 7.5%, No vehicle 2.7%

## Migration & Movement

Alfredton is a high-growth hub, with 55.4% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 18.4% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 55.4% | +15.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 18.4% | -6.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work at 69.1%, which is well above the national figure. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | -13.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.1% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 57.6% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 21.3%, Retail trade 10.6%, Education & training 10.3%, Construction 9.4%, Accommodation & food 7.5%, Manufacturing 6.9%, Public administration & safety 6.2%, Professional & technical 4.9%, Transport & warehousing 3.4%, Other services 3.1%, Finance & insurance 2.3%, Administrative & support 2.0%, Wholesale trade 1.9%, Arts & recreation 1.6%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 1.5%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Media & telecommunications 1.2%, Electricity, gas & water 1.2%, Mining 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 24.8%, Clerical & administrative 13.2%, Community & personal service 13.0%, Technicians & trades 12.6%, Managers 11.9%, Sales workers 10.1%, Labourers 8.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 4.4%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is relatively prosperous, with an overall advantage score that is higher than about 60% of similar places. Population growth since 2021 has been among the highest at this level.

| 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) | 1,011 | — |
| Population estimate | 20,825 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 23.7% | — |
| Businesses | 1,431 | — |

## Environment & Climate

The local climate is cooler than the state average, with a typical maximum temperature of 18.0 degrees. Annual rainfall is 723mm, which is well above the Victorian figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 723 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 18.0 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 7.9 | — |

## Walkability

While 95.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Many residents live far from groceries, health services, and public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.9 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.8 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 51.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 52.8% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 73.9% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 66.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 95.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 37.7% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 11.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 89 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 3.8% | — |

## Schools serving Alfredton

21 schools, 14,062 students, average ICSEA 1,050.

By sector: Government 11, Catholic 8, Independent 2

By type: Primary 13, Combined 5, Secondary 3

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Siena Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 2.6 km | 336 |
| Lucas Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.7 km | 527 |
| St Thomas More School | Catholic | Primary | 4.5 km | 431 |
| Alfredton Primary School | Government | Primary | 4.8 km | 527 |
| Ballarat High School | Government | Secondary | 6.0 km | 1,461 |
| Ballarat Specialist School | Government | Combined | 6.1 km | 453 |
| Yuille Park Community College | Government | Combined | 6.1 km | 209 |
| Loreto College | Catholic | Secondary | 6.6 km | 948 |
| Our Lady Help of Christians School | Catholic | Primary | 6.7 km | 101 |
| Wendouree Primary School | Government | Primary | 6.8 km | 116 |

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