# Tarneit

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne › Wyndham › 3029, VIC

Area: 38 km²

A massive surge in growth and migration makes Tarneit one of the largest and youngest areas in the region. It is a community of young families, where the typical resident is just 30 years old. This shift is evident in the high number of children and a large proportion of residents born overseas. The area is defined by new, large households and a well-qualified workforce that keeps incomes above the national figure.

## Demographics & Identity

This is a very young community where 29% of residents are children under 15, a figure far above the national average. Seniors make up only 4.2% of the population, which is far below the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 56,370 | +159.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 30 yrs | +3.4% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | -14.5% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 4.2% | +11.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 29.0% | +7.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 6.0% | -43.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 41.7%, Children (0–14) 29.0%, Older adults (45–64) 13.3%, Youth (15–24) 11.8%, Seniors (65+) 4.2%

**Marital status** — Married 61.2%, Never married 30.3%, Divorced 3.9%, Separated 2.5%, Widowed 2.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The area is highly diverse, with 57% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common at 27%, while 28.8% of residents were born in India.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 57.0% | +44.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 37.5%, India 28.8%, New Zealand 3.6%, Philippines 3.4%, China 0.9%, England 0.8%, Nepal 0.8%, Vietnam 0.6%, South Africa 0.2%, Italy 0.2%

**Ancestry** — Indian 27.0%, Australian 10.6%, English 10.1%, Filipino 4.6%, Chinese 3.0%, Italian 2.0%, Irish 1.9%, Scottish 1.8%, German 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Greek 0.6%, Dutch 0.4%

## Language

Many residents speak a language other than English at home, at 64.2%, which is far above the state figure. Punjabi is the most common second language at 15.9%, and 5.9% of people speak little or no English.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 64.2% | +67.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 5.9% | +2.1% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 29.4%, Punjabi 15.9%, Hindi 6.3%, Arabic 2.4%, Tagalog 1.9%, Mandarin 1.2%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Cantonese 0.5%, Italian 0.3%, Greek 0.2%

## Religion

Religious affiliation is high here, with only 12.7% of people reporting no religion, far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam are significant, making up 21.1% and 15% of the community respectively.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 12.7% | -21.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 28.2%, Hinduism 21.1%, Islam 15.0%, Other religions 14.0%, No religion 12.7%, Not stated 7.0%, Buddhism 2.0%, Judaism 0.0%

## Education & Qualifications

The population is well-qualified, with 37.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. High school completion is also very high, with 75.9% finishing Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 75.9% | +29.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | +78.7% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 0.92 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 43 | — |
| Average school size | 998 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,044 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 75.9%, Year 10 6.7%, Year 9 or below 5.6%, Year 11 4.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.0%, Postgraduate degree 19.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.5%, Certificate III / IV 14.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.0%, Certificate I / II 0.9%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.9%, Engineering & related 13.3%, Information technology 12.0%, Society & culture 9.9%, Health 8.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 6.4%, Education 4.6%, Natural & physical sciences 3.5%, Architecture & building 3.3%, Creative arts 1.6%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $2,103, which is a little above the state and national figures. Most households earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $850 | +20.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,103 | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,081 | +27.7% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 22.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 42.6%, $650–$1,499 22.0%, $3,000–$3,999 13.1%, $4,000 or more 9.5%, Under $650 6.9%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 37.4%, Under $650 36.7%, $1,500–$2,999 16.6%, $3,000 or more 2.1%

## Health & Disability

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions reported by only 13.5% of people, far below the state average of 27.4%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas at 3.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 13.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 3.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.7% | +20.0% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 5.1%, Other condition 4.4%, Diabetes 3.7%, Mental health 3.1%, Arthritis 2.6%, Heart disease 1.2%, Cancer 0.7%, Lung condition 0.4%, Stroke 0.3%, Dementia 0.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 78.8%, One condition 10.5%, Two conditions 2.1%, Three or more 0.9%

## Community Participation

Childcare is a major focus here, with 37.8% of people providing unpaid care for children, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is well below the state average at 8.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 8.4% | -24.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 8.7% | -3.7% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 37.8% | +2.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 19.7% | +0.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are 220 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national typical age, with a median age of 19.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 220 | — |
| First Nations median age | 19 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 38.7% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 11.4% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $624 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,612 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 1.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 76.5% of households are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.4 | +9.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.5% | -28.6% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 10.2% | -18.6% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 76.5%, Couples without children 12.8%, One-parent families 9.5%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 4 people 27.6%, 3 people 22.8%, 2 people 18.6%, 5 people 11.7%, 1 person 10.2%, 6 or more 9.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

Large family homes dominate, as 92.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Most people own their home with a mortgage, while only 9.7% own theirs outright, far below the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $380 | +26.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,950 | -2.5% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 29.5% | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 9.7% | -12.9% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 89.5% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 92.7% | -0.6% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 56.9%, Rented 29.5%, Owned outright 9.7%, Not stated 2.0%, Other tenure 1.9%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 89.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 10.1%, Flat or apartment 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 58.8%, 3 bedrooms 28.0%, 5 or more 6.0%, 2 bedrooms 5.2%, 1 bedroom 0.2%, Studio / none 0.0%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 75.4%, $200–$349 15.8%, Under $200 2.5%, $750 or more 1.9%, $550–$749 0.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 49.2%, $1,000–$1,799 28.4%, $3,000 or more 8.6%, Under $1,000 6.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Most people drive to work, though 21.5% work from home, which is higher than most areas. While there are many public transport stops, transit time to the city is among the highest at 88 minutes.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 2.4% | -11.8% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 21.5% | +873.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.7% | -36.2% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 152 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.70 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 786.9 | — |
| Public transport routes | 13 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 14 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 25 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 7,197 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 35,313 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 88 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 53.6%, Worked at home 21.5%, Car (passenger) 4.4%, Train 3.0%, Bus 0.7%, Walked 0.6%, Bicycle 0.1%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 45.9%, 1 vehicle 33.8%, 3 vehicles 12.3%, 4 or more 5.6%, No vehicle 2.4%

## Migration & Movement

The area has seen huge movement, with 57.1% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 23.4% of the population.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 57.1% | -12.4% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 23.4% | -14.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 69.6%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | +17.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 69.6% | -2.1% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.1% | -14.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Transport & warehousing 13.3%, Health care & social assistance 13.1%, Retail trade 9.9%, Construction 7.5%, Professional & technical 7.1%, Manufacturing 6.0%, Education & training 5.8%, Accommodation & food 5.8%, Finance & insurance 5.2%, Public administration & safety 4.7%, Administrative & support 3.9%, Other services 2.6%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Media & telecommunications 1.9%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.4%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.0%, Machinery operators & drivers 15.5%, Clerical & administrative 12.6%, Community & personal service 12.5%, Technicians & trades 11.1%, Labourers 9.4%, Managers 8.5%, Sales workers 7.8%

## Walkability

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Only 45.1% of homes are within 15 minutes of groceries, far below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 4.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 51.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 45.1% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 59.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 82.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 98.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 35.5% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 8.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 343 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.9% | — |

## Schools serving Tarneit

43 schools, 42,922 students, average ICSEA 1,044.

By sector: Government 29, Catholic 9, Independent 5

By type: Primary 25, Combined 12, Secondary 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Tarneit Rise Primary School | Government | Primary | 0.1 km | 1,640 |
| St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.3 km | 384 |
| Tarneit Senior College | Government | Secondary | 1.4 km | 895 |
| Wimba Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.4 km | 446 |
| Tarneit P-9 College | Government | Combined | 1.4 km | 2,010 |
| Nearnung Primary School | Government | Primary | 1.9 km | 485 |
| Barayip Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 219 |
| Islamic College of Melbourne | Independent | Combined | 2.1 km | 2,017 |
| Good News Lutheran College | Independent | Combined | 2.1 km | 1,872 |
| Davis Creek Primary School | Government | Primary | 2.2 km | 930 |

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