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City of Melton

2011 Census results

Comparison year: 2006Benchmark area: Greater Melbourne

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Table of contents

Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2

Population highlights 4

About the areas 6

Five year age groups 9

Ancestry 12

Birthplace 15

Year of arrival in Australia 17

Proficiency in English 19

Language spoken at home 22

Religion 25

Qualifications 27

Highest level of schooling 29

Education institution attending 32

Need for assistance 35

Employment status 38

Industry sectors of employment 41

Occupations of employment 44

Method of travel to work 47

Volunteer work 49

Unpaid care 51

Individual income 53

Household income 55

Households summary 57

Household size 60

Dwelling type 63

Number of bedrooms per dwelling 65

Internet connection 67

Number of cars per household 69

Housing tenure 70

Housing loan repayments 72

Housing rental payments 74

SEIFA - disadvantage 77

About the community profile 78

The Estimated Resident Population is the OFFICIAL City of Melton population for 2012.

Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in

Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of

Statistics every five years. However the Census count is NOT the official population of the City of Melton. To

provide a more accurate population figure which is updated more frequently than every five years, the

Australian Bureau of Statistics also produces "Estimated Resident Population" (ERP) numbers for the City of

Melton.

See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to

use each one.

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)


City of Melton

Year (ending June 30) NumberChange in

numberChange in

percent

2001 52,830 -- --

2002 58,249 +5,419 +10.26

2003 64,965 +6,716 +11.53

2004 70,429 +5,464 +8.41

2005 75,068 +4,639 +6.59

2006 81,414 +6,346 +8.45

2007 86,490 +5,076 +6.23

2008 92,532 +6,042 +6.99

2009 99,598 +7,066 +7.64

2010 106,332 +6,734 +6.76

2011 112,168 +5,836 +5.49

2012 117,420 +5,252 +4.68

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .idThe population experts

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Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

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2011 City of Melton Greater Melbourne Victoria Australia

Median age 3236 37 37

Median weeklyhouseholdincome

$1,363$1,333 $1,216 $1,234

Couples withchildren 43%

34% 32% 31%

Older coupleswithout children 5%

8% 9% 9%

Medium andhigh densityHousing

10%28% 23% 25%

Householdswith amortgage

53%35% 34% 33%

Median weeklyrent $270

$300 $277 $285

Householdsrenting 19%

26% 26% 29%

Non-Englishspeakingbackgrounds

22%24%

20% 16%

Universityattendance 3%

5% 5% 4%

Bachelor orHigher degree 14%

24% 21% 19%

Vocational 20%15% 16% 18%

Public transport(to work) 9%

14% 11% 10%

Population highlights

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Unemployment 6% 6%

5%

6%

SEIFA index ofdisadvantage2011

10021020 1010

1002

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Location and boundaries

The City of Melton is located in the outer western fringe of Melbourne, about 40 kilometres west of the Melbourne

GPO. The City of Melton is bounded by Macedon Ranges Shire in the north, Hume City and the City of Brimbank in

the east, the City of Wyndham in the south, and Moorabool Shire in the west.

Name origin

Melton is named after Melton Mowbray, an English town renowned for its fox hunting and coursing.

About the area

Important

Statistics

Population

109,2582011 Usual residents

Land area

52,728hectares (527

Km )2

Population density

2.07persons per hectare

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Settlement history

European settlement dates from the late 1830s when the township of Melton was established, functioning as a rural

service centre for the surrounding districts. Land was used mainly for grazing and farming. Growth was minimal until

the 1850s, spurred by the gold rush. Expansion took place from the 1890s into the early 1900s, aided by the

construction of the railway line and the development of the Melton Reservoir. Residential development was not

significant until the 1970s, when the town was identified as a centre for Melbourne's population growth in the west and

reticulated water was supplied. Rapid growth took place during the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in and around the

township. Up until the late 1980s, Melton township was the only major population centre in the City, although small

townships were located at Diggers Rest, Rockbank and Toolern Vale. Significant residential development occurred in

the east from the mid 1990s, resulting in the establishment of new suburbs such as Burnside, Caroline Springs and

Hillside, and later Taylors Hill. The enumerated population of the City trebled between 1991 and 2011, rising from

35,000 in 1991 to nearly 109,000 in 2011. Population increase is expected to continue.

Land use

The City of Melton is a rapidly developing area,

with both urban and rural areas. The City

encompasses a total land area of 527 square

kilometres. The City includes the main urban

centre of Melton, the growing western suburban

spread of Melbourne in the Caroline

Springs/Hillside area, and several smaller

townships, including Diggers Rest, Rockbank and

Toolern Vale. Melton is an important area for

horse breeding.

Transport

The City of Melton is served by the Calder

Freeway, the Western Freeway, the Melton

Highway, the Western Highway and the Melton and Sydenham railway lines.

Major features

Major features of the City include the Melton Town Centre, Victoria University (Melton Campus), Melton Reservoir,

Tabcorp Park, Melton Waves Leisure Centre, Melton Indoor Recreation Centre, Melton Botanic Gardens, The Willows

Historical Park and Melton Community Hall.

Indigenous background

The original inhabitants of the Melton area were the Wurundjeri Aboriginal people.

Included areas

The City of Melton includes the suburbs and localities of Brookfield, Burnside, Burnside Heights, Caroline Springs,

Diggers Rest (part), Exford, Eynesbury (part), Hillside (part), Kurunjang, Melton, Melton South, Melton West, Mount

Cottrell (part), Parwan (part), Plumpton, Ravenhall, Rockbank, Taylors Hill, Toolern Vale and Truganina (part).

Land use

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The Age Structure of the City of Melton provides key insights into the level of demand for age based services and

facilities such as child care. It is also an indicator of the City of Melton's residential role and function and how it is

likely to change in the future.

Five year age groups present a classic age profile of the population. Each age group covers exactly five years, which

enables direct comparison between each group.

To get a more complete picture the City of Melton's Age Structure should be viewed in conjunction with Household

Types and Dwelling Types.

Five year age groups

Age structure - Five year age groups

City of Melton 2011 2006 Change

Five year age groups(years) Number %

GreaterMelbourne Number %

GreaterMelbourne 2006 to 2011

0 to 4 10,123 9.3 6.5 7,015 8.9 6.3 +3,108

5 to 9 8,908 8.2 6.0 6,393 8.1 6.3 +2,515

10 to 14 7,975 7.3 5.9 6,001 7.6 6.4 +1,974

15 to 19 7,272 6.7 6.3 5,741 7.3 6.7 +1,531

20 to 24 7,288 6.7 7.5 5,484 6.9 7.4 +1,804

25 to 29 8,634 7.9 7.9 6,863 8.7 7.1 +1,771

30 to 34 10,131 9.3 7.5 7,601 9.6 7.7 +2,530

35 to 39 10,013 9.2 7.5 6,753 8.6 7.9 +3,260

40 to 44 8,508 7.8 7.5 5,694 7.2 7.5 +2,814

45 to 49 6,943 6.4 6.9 5,253 6.7 7.2 +1,690

50 to 54 6,140 5.6 6.4 5,038 6.4 6.4 +1,102

55 to 59 5,625 5.1 5.6 4,228 5.4 5.9 +1,397

60 to 64 4,548 4.2 5.1 2,361 3.0 4.5 +2,187

65 to 69 2,728 2.5 3.9 1,470 1.9 3.6 +1,258

70 to 74 1,735 1.6 3.0 1,089 1.4 3.0 +646

75 to 79 1,210 1.1 2.4 851 1.1 2.6 +359

80 to 84 826 0.8 2.0 617 0.8 2.0 +209

85 and over 651 0.6 1.8 457 0.6 1.6 +194

Total 109,258 100.0 100.0 78,909 100.0 100.0 +30,349

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2006 and 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by.id, the population experts.

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Five year age structure, 2011

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Change in five year age structure, 2006 to 2011

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Dominant groups

Analysis of the five year age groups of the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a higher proportion of people in the younger age groups (under 15) and a lower proportion of people in the older

age groups (65+).

Overall, 24.7% of the population was aged between 0 and 15, and 6.5% were aged 65 years and over, compared with

18.5% and 13.1% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the age structure of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons aged 0 to 4 (9.3% compared to 6.5%)




Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, City of Melton's population increased by 30,349 people (38.5%). This represents an average

annual population change of 6.72% per year over the period.

The largest changes in age structure in this area between 2006 and 2011 were in the age groups:

35 to 39 (+3,260 persons)

0 to 4 (+3,108 persons)

40 to 44 (+2,814 persons)

30 to 34 (+2,530 persons)

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Ancestry defines the cultural association and ethnic background of an individual going back three generations.

Ancestry is a good measure of the total size of cultural groups in the City of Melton regardless of where they were

born or what language they speak.

Ancestry data, should be combined with data on Birthplace, Language Spoken at Home and Religion for a more

complete picture of the City of Melton's ethnic characteristics.

Ancestry

Ancestry - ranked by size


Ancestry Number %Greater

Melbourne Number %Greater

Melbourne 2006 to 2011

Australian 28,045 25.7 26.4 23,799 30.2 30.2 +4,246

English 25,160 23.0 26.9 18,710 23.7 25.7 +6,450

Maltese 8,590 7.9 1.6 6,275 8.0 1.6 +2,315

Italian 7,608 7.0 7.0 5,329 6.8 7.2 +2,279

Irish 6,572 6.0 8.8 5,009 6.3 8.4 +1,563

Scottish 5,723 5.2 7.2 4,311 5.5 6.7 +1,412

Filipino 3,803 3.5 1.1 2,121 2.7 0.9 +1,682

Indian 3,752 3.4 3.2 1,503 1.9 1.9 +2,249

German 2,936 2.7 3.0 2,427 3.1 3.1 +509

Greek 2,800 2.6 3.9 2,201 2.8 4.1 +599

Excludes ancestries with fewer than 20 responses, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Ancestry - totals


Ancestry totals Number %Greater



Not stated 8,236 7.5 6.4 6,667 8.4 8.1 +1,569

Total People 109,258 100.0 100.0 78,903 100.0 100.0 +30,355

Total responses 136,988 -- -- 98,720 -- -- +38,268


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Change in ancestry, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the ancestry responses of the population in City of Melton in 2011 shows that the top five ancestries

nominated were:

Australian (28,045 people or 25.7%)

English (25,160 people or 23.0%)

Maltese (8,590 people or 7.9%)

Italian (7,608 people or 7.0%)

Irish (6,572 people or 6.0%)

In combination these five ancestries account for 75,975 responses in total, or 69.54% of all responses.

The major differences between the ancestries of the population in the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of people with Maltese ancestry (7.9% compared to 1.6%)

A larger percentage of people with Filipino ancestry (3.5% compared to 1.1%)

A larger percentage of people with Macedonian ancestry (2.5% compared to 1.0%)

A larger percentage of people with Croatian ancestry (2.0% compared to 0.9%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the reported ancestries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were:

English (+6,450 persons)

Australian (+4,246 persons)

Maltese (+2,315 persons)

Italian (+2,279 persons)

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Country of Birth data identifies where people were born and is indicative of the level of cultural diversity in the City of

Melton. The mix of Country of Birth groups is also indicative of historical settlement patterns, as source countries for

Australia's immigration program have varied significantly over time.

To get a more complete picture of cultural and ethnic characteristics, the City of Melton's Country of Birth data should

be viewed together with Ancestry, Language Spoken at Home and Religion.

Birthplace

Birthplace - ranked by size


Country of birth Number %Greater



United Kingdom 3,325 3.0 4.1 2,931 3.7 4.4 +394

India 2,771 2.5 2.7 980 1.2 1.4 +1,791

Philippines 2,761 2.5 0.8 1,570 2.0 0.7 +1,191

New Zealand 1,977 1.8 1.7 976 1.2 1.5 +1,001

Malta 1,836 1.7 0.5 1,465 1.9 0.5 +371

Vietnam 1,427 1.3 1.7 685 0.9 1.6 +742

Former Yugoslav Republic of

Macedonia

1,018 0.9 0.4 717 0.9 0.5 +301

Italy 964 0.9 1.7 787 1.0 2.0 +177

Sri Lanka 828 0.8 1.1 414 0.5 0.8 +414

Croatia 688 0.6 0.4 559 0.7 0.4 +129

Excludes countries with fewer than 20 people, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Birthplace - summary


Birthplace Number %Greater



Total Overseas born 30,322 27.8 31.4 19,184 24.3 28.6 +11,138

Non-English speaking

backgrounds

24,259 22.2 24.2 14,733 18.7 21.6 +9,526

Main English speaking

countries

6,063 5.5 7.2 4,451 5.6 7.0 +1,612

Australia 73,254 67.0 63.3 54,947 69.6 64.5 +18,307

Not Stated 5,682 5.2 5.3 4,780 6.1 6.9 +902

Total Population 109,258 100.0 100.0 78,911 100.0 100.0 +30,347


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Country of birth, 2011


Change in country of birth, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the country of birth of the population in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a smaller proportion of people born overseas, as well as a smaller proportion of people from a non-

English speaking background.

Overall, 27.8% of the population was born overseas, and 22.2% were from a non-English speaking background,

compared with 31.4% and 24.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne

were:

A larger percentage of people born in Philippines (2.5% compared to 0.8%)

A larger percentage of people born in Malta (1.7% compared to 0.5%)

A smaller percentage of people born in China (0.6% compared to 2.3%)

A smaller percentage of people born in United Kingdom (3.0% compared to 4.1%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 11,138 or 58.1%, and the number of

people from a non-English speaking background increased by 9,526 or 64.7%.

The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those

born in:

India (+1,791 persons)

Philippines (+1,191 persons)

New Zealand (+1,001 persons)

Vietnam (+742 persons)

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The Year of Arrival data records when the overseas born population arrived in Australia. The data shows the degree

to which areas are 'ports' for new overseas migrants and reveals the role of the City of Melton in housing the

overseas-born. The number of recent arrivals in an area is often determined by housing affordability, employment

opportunities and pre-existing communities located in the area.

The City of Melton's Year of Arrival data, when used with Birthplace, Religion and Language Spoken at Home data, is

a good indicator of the likely need for services in migrant communities.

Year of arrival in Australia

Year of arrival in Australia

City of Melton 2011

Year of arrival in Australia Number %Greater

Melbourne

2006 to 9 Aug 2011 5,424 17.9 23.2

2001 to 2005 4,084 13.4 11.2

1991 to 2000 (10 year period) 5,348 17.6 14.4

1981 to 1990 (10 year period) 4,854 16.0 14.7

1971 to 1980 (10 year period) 3,406 11.2 10.1

1961 to 1970 (10 year period) 3,612 11.9 12.3

Arrived in 1960 or earlier 2,100 6.9 10.0

Not stated 1,540 5.1 4.2

Total 30,368 100.0 100.0


Year of arrival in Australia, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the year of arrival for the overseas born population of the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a larger proportion of people who arrived before 2001, and a smaller proportion of

recent arrivals (those who arrived between 2006 and 2011).

Overall, 63.6% of the overseas born population arrived before 2001, and 17.9% arrived during or after 2006,


The major differences between the year of arrival data of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of arrivals between 1991 and 2000 (17.6% compared to 14.4%)




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Proficiency in English measures the self-assessed proficiency in spoken English of people who speak a language

other than English at home. The data, when viewed with other ethnic and cultural indicators, such as Ancestry,

Country of Birth, Language Spoken at Home and Religion, reflects the City of Melton's ethnic composition and how

long the overseas born have been in Australia. This helps service providers determine whether they need to

communicate with the local population in languages other than English.

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in English


English proficiency Number %Greater



Speaks English only 71,892 65.8 66.3 55,405 70.2 68.5 +16,487

Speaks another language,

and English well or very well

27,797 25.4 24.0 16,753 21.2 21.1 +11,044

Speaks another language,

and English not well or not

at all

3,802 3.5 5.0 2,332 3.0 4.9 +1,470

Not Stated 5,766 5.3 4.6 4,421 5.6 5.6 +1,345

Total population 109,257 100.0 100.0 78,911 100.0 100.0 +30,346


Proficiency in English, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the proficiency in English data for the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that

there was a lower proportion of persons who spoke English only, as well as a lower proportion of persons who spoke

another language and English not well or not at all.

Overall, 65.8% of persons spoke English only, and 3.5% spoke another language and English not well or not at all,


Emerging groups

The most significant changes in the proficiency in English of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were

in those speaking:

Speaks English only (+16,487 persons)

Speaks another language, and English well or very well (+11,044 persons)

Speaks another language, and English not well or not at all (+1,470 persons)

Change in proficiency in English, 2006 to 2011


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The City of Melton's language statistics show the proportion of the population who speak a language at home other

than English. They indicate how culturally diverse a population is and the degree to which different ethnic groups and

nationalities are retaining their language.

The City of Melton's language statistics should be analysed in conjunction with Country of Birth and Proficiency in

English to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups in the area and the services required by the

multicultural community.

Language spoken at home

Language spoken at home - ranked by size


Language (excludesEnglish) Number %



Filipino/Tagalog 2,609 2.4 0.7 1,535 1.9 0.6 +1,074

Maltese 2,326 2.1 0.4 1,830 2.3 0.5 +496

Italian 2,025 1.9 2.8 1,630 2.1 3.3 +395

Macedonian 2,015 1.8 0.7 1,398 1.8 0.8 +617

Vietnamese 1,979 1.8 2.1 887 1.1 1.9 +1,092

Arabic 1,673 1.5 1.6 843 1.1 1.5 +830

Spanish 1,641 1.5 0.7 1,294 1.6 0.6 +347

Greek 1,565 1.4 2.8 1,212 1.5 3.1 +353

Croatian 1,166 1.1 0.5 928 1.2 0.5 +238

Turkish 1,087 1.0 0.8 708 0.9 0.8 +379

Excludes languages with fewer than 20 people speaking them at home, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Language - summary


Language summary Number %Greater



Speaks English only 71,890 65.8 66.3 55,404 70.2 68.5 +16,486

Non-English total 31,588 28.9 29.1 19,175 24.3 26.0 +12,413

Not stated 5,780 5.3 4.6 4,332 5.5 5.6 +1,448



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Change in language spoken at home, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the language spoken at home by the population of the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a smaller proportion of people who spoke English only, and a similar proportion of

those speaking a non-English language (either exclusively, or in addition to English).

Overall, 65.8% of the population spoke English only, and 28.9% spoke a non-English language, compared with 66.3%

and 29.1% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The dominant language spoken at home, other than English, in the City of Melton was Filipino/Tagalog, with 2.4% of

the population, or 2,609 people speaking this language at home.

The major differences between the languages spoken at home for the population of the City of Melton and Greater

Melbourne in 2011 were:

A larger percentage speaking Maltese at home (2.1% compared to 0.4%)

A larger percentage speaking Filipino/Tagalog at home (2.4% compared to 0.7%)

A larger percentage speaking Macedonian at home (1.8% compared to 0.7%)

A smaller percentage speaking Mandarin at home (0.7% compared to 2.5%)

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people who spoke a language other than English at home increased by

12,413 or 64.7%, and the number of people who spoke English only increased by 16,486 or 29.8%.

The largest changes in the spoken languages of the population in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were for

those speaking:

Vietnamese (+1,092 persons)

Filipino/Tagalog (+1,074 persons)

Arabic (+830 persons)

Punjabi (+675 persons)

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The City of Melton's religion statistics provide an indicator of cultural identity and ethnicity when observed in

conjunction with other key variables. Religion data reveal the major concentrations of religions as well as revealing

the proportion of people with no religious affiliation. There are a number of reasons for different religious

compositions across areas including the country of birth and ethnic background of the population, the age of the

population (belief in religion is generally stronger, the older the population) and changes in values and belief

systems.

The City of Melton's religion statistics should be analysed in conjunction with other ethnicity statistics such as Country

of Birth data and Language Spoken data to assist in identifying specific cultural and ethnic groups.

Religion

Religions - ranked by size


Religion Number %Greater



Western (Roman) Catholic 40,152 36.7 27.1 29,453 37.3 28.2 +10,699

Anglican 10,005 9.2 10.8 8,261 10.5 12.2 +1,744

Islam 4,126 3.8 3.6 2,233 2.8 2.8 +1,893

Greek Orthodox 3,257 3.0 4.0 2,424 3.1 4.3 +833

Buddhism 3,045 2.8 4.0 1,556 2.0 3.5 +1,489

Uniting Church 3,001 2.7 3.4 2,638 3.3 4.0 +363

Christian,nfd 2,079 1.9 1.9 1,120 1.4 1.4 +959

Hinduism 2,077 1.9 2.0 693 0.9 1.1 +1,384

Presbyterian and Reformed 1,792 1.6 2.1 1,567 2.0 2.3 +225

Macedonian Orthodox 1,492 1.4 0.5 934 1.2 0.6 +558

Excludes religions with fewer than 20 adherents, or less than 0.1% of the total population.

Religions - summary


Religion totals Number %Greater



Christian total 70,193 64.2 55.8 52,162 66.1 59.0 +18,031

Non Christian total 10,549 9.7 11.8 4,954 6.3 9.1 +5,595

Non-classifiable religious

belief

742 0.7 0.9 391 0.5 0.8 +351

No religion 18,689 17.1 23.5 12,992 16.5 20.0 +5,697

Not stated 9,085 8.3 8.1 8,412 10.7 11.1 +673



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Religion, 2011


Change in religion, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the religious affiliation of the population of the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a higher proportion of people who professed a religion and a lower proportion who stated they

had no religion.

Overall, 73.9% of the population nominated a religion, and 17.1% said they had no religion, compared with 67.6%

and 23.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The largest single religion in the City of Melton was Western (Roman) Catholic, with 36.7% of the population or

40,152 people as adherents.

The major differences between the religious affiliation for the population of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne

were:

A larger percentage who nominated Western (Roman) Catholic (36.7% compared to 27.1%)

A smaller percentage who nominated Anglican (9.2% compared to 10.8%)

A smaller percentage who nominated Buddhism (2.8% compared to 4.0%)

A smaller percentage who nominated Greek Orthodox (3.0% compared to 4.0%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the religious affiliation of the population in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were for

those who nominated:

Western (Roman) Catholic (+10,699 persons)

Islam (+1,893 persons)

Anglican (+1,744 persons)

Buddhism (+1,489 persons)

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Educational Qualifications relate to education outside of primary and secondary school and are one of the most

important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Employment Status, Income and

Occupation, the City of Melton's Educational Qualifications help to evaluate the economic opportunities and socio-

economic status of the area and identify skill gaps in the labour market.

Qualifications

Highest qualification achieved


Qualification level Number %Greater



Bachelor or Higher degree 11,107 13.5 23.6 6,184 10.4 19.6 +4,923

Advanced Diploma or

Diploma

6,099 7.4 8.8 3,701 6.2 7.7 +2,398

Vocational 16,197 19.7 15.0 11,222 18.9 14.2 +4,975

No qualification 39,585 48.1 42.4 30,804 51.8 45.8 +8,781

Not stated 9,272 11.3 10.3 7,589 12.8 12.8 +1,683

Total persons aged 15+ 82,260 100.0 100.0 59,500 100.0 100.0 +22,760


Highest qualification achieved, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the qualifications of the population in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a lower proportion of people holding formal qualifications (Bachelor or higher degree; Advanced

Diploma or Diploma; or Vocational qualifications), and a higher proportion of people with no formal qualifications.

Overall, 40.6% of the population aged 15 and over held educational qualifications, and 48.1% had no qualifications,


The major differences between qualifications held by the population of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne

were:

A larger percentage of persons with No qualifications (48.1% compared to 42.4%)

A larger percentage of persons with Vocational qualifications (19.7% compared to 15.0%)

A smaller percentage of persons with Bachelor or Higher degrees (13.5% compared to 23.6%)

A smaller percentage of persons with Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (7.4% compared to 8.8%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the qualifications of the population in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were in those

with:

No qualifications (+8,781 persons)

Vocational qualifications (+4,975 persons)

Bachelor or Higher degrees (+4,923 persons)

Advanced Diploma or Diplomas (+2,398 persons)

Change in highest qualification achieved, 2006 to 2011


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The City of Melton's school completion data is a useful indicator of socio-economic status. With other indicators, such

as Proficiency in English, the data informs planners and decision-makers about people's ability to access services.

Combined with Educational Qualifications it also allows assessment of the skill base of the population.

Highest level of schooling

Highest level of secondary schooling completed


Level of schooling Number %Greater



Year 8 or below 4,706 5.7 6.4 4,037 6.8 7.8 +669

Year 9 or equivalent 5,852 7.1 5.5 4,721 7.9 6.2 +1,131




Did not go to school 817 1.0 1.2 533 0.9 1.3 +284

Not stated 7,385 9.0 7.9 5,834 9.8 9.7 +1,551



Highest level of schooling completed, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the highest level of schooling attained by the population in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion of people who had left school at an early level (Year 10 or less)

and a lower proportion of people who completed Year 12 or equivalent.

Overall, 30.8% of the population left school at Year 10 or below, and 46.5% went on to complete Year 12 or

equivalent, compared with 26.0% and 54.6% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the level of schooling attained by the population in the City of Melton and Greater

Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons who completed year 10 or equivalent (17.0% compared to 12.9%)



A smaller percentage of persons who completed year 12 or equivalent (46.5% compared to 54.6%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the level of schooling attained by the population in the City of Melton, between 2006 and 2011

were:

Year 12 or equivalent (+14,285 persons)




Change in highest level of schooling completed, 2006 to 2011


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The share of the City of Melton's population attending educational institutions reflects the age structure of the

population, which influences the number of children attending school; proximity to tertiary education, which can mean

young adults leaving home to be nearer to educational facilities and; the degree to which people are seeking out

educational opportunities in adulthood, especially in their late teens and early twenties.

This data is often combined with Age Structure to identify areas with significant university student populations.

Education institution attending

Education institute attending


Type of institute Number %Greater



Pre-school 2,350 2.2 1.7 1,545 2.0 1.6 +805

Primary school 10,643 9.7 7.6 7,748 9.8 7.9 +2,895

Primary - Government 6,793 6.2 4.9 5,104 6.5 5.2 +1,689

Primary - Catholic 2,601 2.4 1.7 1,895 2.4 1.8 +706

Primary - Independent 1,249 1.1 0.9 749 0.9 0.9 +500

Secondary school 7,452 6.8 6.3 5,623 7.1 6.5 +1,829

Secondary - Government 4,727 4.3 3.4 3,616 4.6 3.6 +1,111

Secondary - Catholic 1,549 1.4 1.5 1,089 1.4 1.5 +460

Secondary - Independent 1,176 1.1 1.4 918 1.2 1.4 +258

TAFE 2,045 1.9 2.2 1,369 1.7 2.1 +676

University 3,006 2.8 5.3 1,814 2.3 4.7 +1,192

Other 1,029 0.9 1.0 543 0.7 0.8 +486

Not attending 74,498 68.2 69.2 53,810 68.2 68.2 +20,688

Not stated 8,234 7.5 6.6 6,457 8.2 8.2 +1,777

Total 109,257 100.0 100.0 78,909 100.0 100.0 +30,348


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Change in education institute attending, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the share of the population attending educational institutions in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to

Greater Melbourne shows that there was a higher proportion attending primary school, a higher proportion attending

secondary school, and a lower proportion engaged in tertiary level education.

Overall, 9.7% of the population were attending primary school, 6.8% of the population were attending secondary

institutions, and 4.6% were learning at a tertiary level, compared with 7.6%, 6.3% and 7.6% respectively for Greater

Melbourne.

The major differences between the share of the population attending learning institutions in the City of Melton and

Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons attending a Government primary school (9.7% compared to 7.6%)

A larger percentage of persons attending a Catholic primary school (6.2% compared to 4.9%)

A smaller percentage of persons attending University (2.8% compared to 5.3%)

A smaller percentage of persons not attending (68.2% compared to 69.2%)

Emerging groups

From 2006 to 2011, City of Melton's population aged 15 years and over increased by 30,348 people (+38.5%). This

represents an average annual change of 6.72% per year over the period.

The largest changes in the number of people attending education institutions in the City of Melton, between 2006 and

2011 were in those who nominated:

Primary school (+2,895 persons)

Secondary school (+1,829 persons)

Primary - Government (+1,689 persons)

University (+1,192 persons)

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The City of Melton's disability statistics relate directly to need for assistance due to a severe or profound disability.

The information may be used in the planning of local facilities, services such as day-care and occasional care and in

the provision of information and support to carers. The City of Melton's disability statistics help in understanding the

prevalence of people who need support in the community, and along with information on Unpaid Care to a person with

a disability, how that support is provided.

Please note: A person's reported need for assistance is based on a subjective assessment and should therefore be

treated with caution. See the specific data notes for further detail.

Need for assistance

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number

% of total agegroup

GreaterMelbourne Number

% of total agegroup


0 to 4 89 0.9 1.0 86 1.2 0.8 +3

5 to 9 279 3.1 2.5 155 2.4 2.0 +124

10 to 19 425 2.8 2.0 295 2.5 1.5 +130

20 to 59 1,577 2.5 2.0 968 2.1 1.8 +609

60 to 64 488 10.7 6.1 218 9.2 5.6 +270

65 to 69 345 12.7 7.8 157 10.7 6.9 +188

70 to 74 297 17.1 11.6 143 13.1 10.7 +154

75 to 79 286 23.6 18.7 226 26.5 16.9 +60

80 to 84 322 39.0 28.9 220 35.5 27.9 +102

85 and over 380 58.3 48.4 241 53.4 46.9 +139

Total persons needing

assistance

4,488 4.1 4.5 2,709 3.4 4.0 +1,779

Need for assistance with core activities


Assistance needed by agegroup (years) Number %



Total persons needing

assistance

4,488 4.1 4.5 2,709 3.4 4.0 +1,779

Total persons not needing

assistance

98,241 89.9 90.3 71,296 90.3 89.7 +26,945

Not stated 6,529 6.0 5.2 4,907 6.2 6.3 +1,622

Total population 109,258 100.0 100.0 78,912 100.0 100.0 +30,346


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the need for assistance of persons in the City of Melton compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a similar proportion of persons who reported needing assistance with core activities.

Overall, 4.1% of the population reported needing assistance with core activities, compared with 4.5% for Greater

Melbourne.

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance in the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne

were:


A larger percentage of persons aged 85 and over (58.3% compared to 48.4%)



Emerging groups

The major differences in the age groups reporting a need for assistance between 2006 and 2011 in the City of Melton

were in the age groups:

20 to 59 (+609 persons)

60 to 64 (+270 persons)

65 to 69 (+188 persons)

70 to 74 (+154 persons)

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The City of Melton's employment statistics are an important indicator of socio-economic status. The levels of full or

part-time employment, unemployment and labour force participation indicate the strength of the local economy and

social characteristics of the population. Employment status is linked to a number of factors including Age Structure,

which influences the number of people in the workforce; the economic base and employment opportunities available

in the area and; the education and skill base of the population (Occupations, Industries, Qualifications).

Employment status

Employment status


Employment status Number %Greater



Employed 50,936 94.0 94.5 37,095 94.1 94.7 +13,841

Employed full-time 34,015 62.7 60.1 25,189 63.9 61.0 +8,826

Employed part-time 15,519 28.6 32.3 10,599 26.9 31.0 +4,920

Hours worked not stated 1,402 2.6 2.1 1,307 3.3 2.7 +95

Unemployed 3,275 6.0 5.5 2,333 5.9 5.3 +942

Looking for full-time work 2,020 3.7 3.1 1,489 3.8 3.2 +531

Looking for part-time work 1,255 2.3 2.4 844 2.1 2.1 +411

Total Labour Force 54,211 100.0 100.0 39,428 100.0 100.0 +14,783

Labour force status


Labour force status Number %Greater



Total Labour force 54,211 65.9 62.5 39,428 66.3 61.2 +14,783

Not in the labour force 24,121 29.3 32.2 16,855 28.3 32.4 +7,266

Labour force status not stated 3,927 4.8 5.3 3,215 5.4 6.5 +712



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Dominant groups

The size of the City of Melton's labour force in 2011 was 54,211 persons, of which 15,519 were employed part-time

and 34,015 were full time workers.

Analysis of the employment status (as a percentage of the labour force) in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to

Greater Melbourne shows that there was a lower proportion in employment, and a higher proportion unemployed.

Overall, 94.0% of the labour force was employed (61.9% of the population aged 15+), and 6.0% unemployed (4.0% of

the population aged 15+), compared with 94.5% and 5.5% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The labour force participation rate refers to the proportion of the population over 15 years of age that was employed

or actively looking for work. "The labour force is a fundamental input to domestic production. Its size and composition

are therefore crucial factors in economic growth. From the viewpoint of social development, earnings from paid work

are a major influence on levels of economic well-being." (Australian Social Trends 1995).

Analysis of the labour force participation rate of the population in the City of Melton in 2011 shows that there was a

higher proportion in the labour force (65.9%) compared with Greater Melbourne (62.5%).

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people employed in the City of Melton showed an increase of 13,841 persons

and the number unemployed showed an increase of 942 persons. In the same period, the number of people in the

labour force showed an increase of 14,783 persons, or 37.5%.

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The City of Melton’s industry statistics identify the industry sectors in which the residents work (which may be withinthe residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the skill base and socio-economic status of the residents

as well as the industries and employment opportunities present in the region.

When viewed in conjunction with Residents Place of Work data and Method of Travel to Work, industry sector

statistics provide insights into the relationship between the economic and residential role of the area.

Industry sectors of employment

Industry sector of employment


Industry sector Number %Greater



Agriculture, Forestry and

Fishing

173 0.3 0.5 202 0.5 0.6 -29

Mining 105 0.2 0.2 68 0.2 0.2 +37

Manufacturing 6,452 12.7 10.8 5,583 15.1 12.9 +869

Electricity, Gas, Water and

Waste Services

524 1.0 1.0 294 0.8 0.7 +230

Construction 5,375 10.6 8.2 3,457 9.3 7.4 +1,918

Retail Trade 5,705 11.2 10.6 4,280 11.5 11.3 +1,425

Wholesale trade 2,392 4.7 5.0 1,943 5.2 5.5 +449

Accommodation and Food

Services

2,735 5.4 5.9 1,926 5.2 5.6 +809

Transport, Postal and

Warehousing

5,157 10.1 4.8 3,753 10.1 4.7 +1,404

Information Media and

Telecommunications

802 1.6 2.3 681 1.8 2.5 +121

Financial and Insurance

Services

2,078 4.1 4.8 1,461 3.9 4.7 +617

Rental, Hiring and Real

Estate Services

645 1.3 1.5 474 1.3 1.4 +171

Professional, Scientific and

Technical Services

2,403 4.7 8.9 1,563 4.2 8.2 +840

Administrative and Support

Services

1,809 3.6 3.5 1,349 3.6 3.5 +460

Public Administration and

Safety

2,691 5.3 5.1 1,960 5.3 5.0 +731

Education and Training 3,084 6.1 7.9 2,083 5.6 7.6 +1,001

Health Care and Social

Assistance

4,741 9.3 11.1 3,018 8.1 10.0 +1,723

Arts and Recreation Services 766 1.5 1.8 517 1.4 1.7 +249

Other Services 1,939 3.8 3.6 1,429 3.9 3.6 +510

Inadequately described or

not stated

1,362 2.7 2.5 1,052 2.8 2.7 +310

Total employed persons

aged 15+

50,938 100.0 100.0 37,093 100.0 100.0 +13,845


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The City of Melton's occupation statistics quantify the occupations in which the residents work (which may be within

the residing area or elsewhere). This will be influenced by the economic base and employment opportunities available

in the area, education levels, and the working and social aspirations of the population. When viewed with other

indicators, such as Educational Qualifications and Individual Income, Occupation is a key measure for evaluating the

City of Melton's socio-economic status and skill base.

Occupations of employment

Occupation of employment


Occupation Number %Greater



Managers 4,933 9.7 12.5 3,536 9.5 12.5 +1,397

Professionals 7,195 14.1 24.1 4,667 12.6 22.5 +2,528

Technicians and Trades

Workers

8,179 16.1 13.4 6,318 17.0 13.6 +1,861

Community and Personal

Service Workers

4,842 9.5 8.9 3,144 8.5 8.2 +1,698

Clerical and Administrative

Workers

8,627 16.9 15.3 6,544 17.6 15.9 +2,083

Sales Workers 5,187 10.2 9.7 3,734 10.1 10.2 +1,453

Machinery Operators And

Drivers

5,469 10.7 5.9 4,135 11.1 6.4 +1,334

Labourers 5,225 10.3 8.0 4,168 11.2 8.7 +1,057

Inadequately described 1,280 2.5 2.3 847 2.3 2.0 +433


aged 15+

50,937 100.0 100.0 37,093 100.0 100.0 +13,844


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Change in occupation of employment, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

An analysis of the jobs held by the resident population in City of Melton in 2011 shows the three most popular

occupations were:

Clerical and Administrative Workers (8,627 people or 16.9%)

Technicians and Trades Workers (8,179 people or 16.1%)

Professionals (7,195 people or 14.1%)

In combination these three occupations accounted for 24,001 people in total or 47.1% of the employed resident

population.

In comparison, Greater Melbourne employed 15.3% in Clerical and Administrative Workers; 13.4% in Technicians and

Trades Workers; and 24.1% in Professionals.

The major differences between the jobs held by the population of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons employed as Machinery Operators And Drivers (10.7% compared to 5.9%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Technicians and Trades Workers (16.1% compared to 13.4%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Labourers (10.3% compared to 8.0%)

A larger percentage of persons employed as Clerical and Administrative Workers (16.9% compared to 15.3%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in City of Melton increased by 13,844 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the occupations of residents between 2006 and 2011 in the City of Melton were for those

employed as:

Professionals (+2,528 persons)

Clerical and Administrative Workers (+2,083 persons)

Technicians and Trades Workers (+1,861 persons)

Community and Personal Service Workers (+1,698 persons)

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The City of Melton's commuting statistics reveal the main modes of transport by which residents get to work. There

are a number of reasons why people use different modes of transport to get to work including the availability of

affordable and effective public transport options, the number of motor vehicles available within a household, and the

distance travelled to work.

Commuting data is very useful in transport planning as it informs decision-makers about the availability, effectiveness

and utilisation of local transport options, particularly when analysed with Residents Place of Work data and Car

Ownership.

Method of travel to work

Method of travel to work


Main method of travel Number %Greater



Train 3,998 7.9 10.0 2,645 7.2 8.5 +1,353

Bus 368 0.7 1.5 201 0.5 1.2 +167

Tram or Ferry 30 0.1 2.3 23 0.1 2.0 +7

Taxi 72 0.1 0.2 41 0.1 0.2 +31

Car - as driver 35,108 69.3 60.6 25,191 68.5 61.2 +9,917

Car - as passenger 2,750 5.4 4.3 2,179 5.9 4.7 +571

Truck 617 1.2 0.7 512 1.4 0.9 +105

Motorbike 157 0.3 0.4 143 0.4 0.5 +14

Bicycle 77 0.2 1.3 57 0.2 1.1 +20

Walked only 408 0.8 2.9 319 0.9 3.0 +89

Other 419 0.8 1.0 291 0.8 0.9 +128

Worked at home 1,131 2.2 3.7 851 2.3 3.7 +280

Did not go to work 4,544 9.0 9.4 3,493 9.5 10.2 +1,051

Not stated 967 1.9 1.6 814 2.2 1.9 +153


aged 15+

50,646 100.0 100.0 36,760 100.0 100.0 +13,886


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Change in method of travel to work, 2006 to 2011

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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 4,396 people who caught public transport to work (train, bus, tram or ferry) in City of Melton,

compared with 38,632 who drove in private vehicles (car – as driver, car – as passenger, motorbike, or truck).

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that 8.7% used public transport, while 76.3% used a private vehicle, compared with 13.8% and 66.1%

respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the method of travel to work of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as driver) (69.3% compared to 60.6%)

A larger percentage of persons who travelled by car (as a passenger) (5.4% compared to 4.3%)

A smaller percentage of persons who travelled by tram or ferry (0.1% compared to 2.3%)

A smaller percentage of persons who walked only (0.8% compared to 2.9%)

Emerging groups

The number of employed people in City of Melton increased by 13,886 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the method of travel to work by resident population in the City of Melton between 2006 and

2011 were for those nominated:

Car - as driver (+9,917 persons)

Train (+1,353 persons)

Did not go to work (+1,051 persons)

Car - as passenger (+571 persons)

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The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the

cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors

impacting on the level of volunteering in the City of Melton include the Age Structure of the population, the level of

Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.

Volunteer work

Voluntary work


Volunteer status Number %Greater



Volunteer 8,653 10.5 15.8 6,392 10.7 15.7 +2,261

Not a volunteer 66,584 80.9 76.4 47,484 79.8 74.8 +19,100

Volunteer work not stated 7,021 8.5 7.8 5,624 9.5 9.5 +1,397



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater

Melbourne shows that there was a lower proportion of persons who volunteered for an organisation or group.

Overall, 10.5% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 15.8% for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The number of volunteers in City of Melton increased by 2,261 people between 2006 and 2011.

Change in voluntary work, 2006 to 2011


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The proportion of people providing unpaid care for the aged and disabled in the City of Melton can be an important

indicator of the level of demand for aged care services and facilities by local and state governments. An increasing

proportion of carers among the population may indicate inadequate aged care provision, or the need for in-home

support, or support for the carers themselves. The level of care provided by individuals is likely to be affected by

Household Income, Age Structure and the ethnic makeup of the community (Language Spoken), as well as the sense

of community cohesiveness.

Unpaid care

Unpaid care


Assistance to a person witha disability, long termillness or old age Number %



Provided unpaid assistance 8,780 10.7 10.9 5,728 9.6 10.0 +3,052

No unpaid assistance

provided

66,373 80.7 81.1 47,848 80.4 79.9 +18,525

Not stated 7,107 8.6 8.0 5,922 10.0 10.0 +1,185



Unpaid care, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the unpaid care provided by the population in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a similar proportion of persons who provided unpaid care either to family members or others.

Overall, 10.7% of the population provided unpaid care, compared with 10.9% for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The number of people who provided unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age in the

City of Melton increased by 3,052 people between 2006 and 2011.

Change in unpaid care, 2006 to 2011


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Individual Income statistics are an indicator of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Household

Income, Educational Qualifications and Occupation, they help tell the story of the economic opportunities and socio-

economic status of the City of Melton. The amount of income an individual receives is linked to a number of factors

including employment status, age (as for instance students and retirees often receive a lower income), qualifications

and type of employment.

The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to

Individual Income Quartiles.

Individual income

Weekly individual gross income

City of Melton 2011

Weekly income Number %Greater

Melbourne

Negative Income/ Nil income 7,844 9.5 9.4

$1-$199 6,529 7.9 7.8

$200-$299 7,583 9.2 9.8

$300-$399 6,530 7.9 8.9

$400-$599 8,708 10.6 10.8

$600-$799 9,712 11.8 10.2

$800-$999 8,356 10.2 8.5

$1000-$1249 7,904 9.6 8.3

$1250-$1499 5,041 6.1 5.8

$1500-$1999 4,575 5.6 6.4

$2000 or more 2,559 3.1 6.5

Not stated 6,918 8.4 7.7

Total persons aged 15+ 82,259 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of individual income levels in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a lower proportion of persons earning a high income (those earning $1,500 per week or more) as well as a lower

proportion of low income persons (those earning less than $400 per week).

Overall, 8.7% of the population earned a high income, and 34.6% earned a low income, compared with 12.9% and

35.8% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the City of Melton's individual incomes and Greater Melbourne's individual incomes

were:

A larger percentage of persons who earned $800-$999 (10.2% compared to 8.5%)



A smaller percentage of persons who earned $2000 or more (3.1% compared to 6.5%)

Weekly individual gross income, 2011


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Households form the common 'economic unit' in our society. The City of Melton's Household Income is one of the

most important indicators of socio-economic status. With other data sources, such as Educational Qualifications and

Occupation, it helps to reveal the economic opportunities and socio-economic status of the City of Melton. It is

important to note that income data is not necessarily a measure of wealth. For example, if an area has a large

number of retirees this will produce a higher proportion of households with low income but the retirees may have large

capital wealth. For this reason, household income should be viewed in conjunction with Age and Household

Composition.

The incomes presented on this page are for the latest Census year only. For comparison of incomes over time, go to

Household Income Quartiles.

Household income

Weekly household income

City of Melton 2011

Weekly income Number %Greater

Melbourne

Negative Income/Nil Income 426 1.2 1.7

$1-$199 391 1.1 1.6

$200-$299 680 1.9 2.4

$300-$399 1,340 3.8 5.3

$400-$599 2,544 7.2 8.1

$600-$799 2,841 8.1 7.7

$800-$999 2,841 8.1 7.5

$1000-$1249 3,331 9.5 8.0

$1250-$1499 3,147 9.0 7.4

$1500-$1999 4,983 14.2 11.7

$2000-$2499 3,971 11.3 8.6

$2500-$2999 2,531 7.2 8.4

$3000-$3499 1,368 3.9 4.9

$3500-$3999 600 1.7 2.4

$4000-$4999 380 1.1 2.0

$5000 or more 222 0.6 1.8

Not stated 3,527 10.0 10.6

Total households 35,123 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of household income levels in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a smaller proportion of high income households (those earning $2,500 per week or more) and a lower proportion

of low income households (those earning less than $600 per week).

Overall, 14.5% of the households earned a high income, and 15.3% were low income households, compared with

19.4% and 19.2% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the household incomes of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of households who earned $2000-$2499 (11.3% compared to 8.6%)




Weekly household income, 2011


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The City of Melton's household and family structure is one of the most important demographic indicators. It reveals

the area's residential role and function, era of settlement and provides key insights into the level of demand for

services and facilities as most are related to age and household types.

To continue building the story, the City of Melton's Household Summary should be viewed in conjunction with

Households with Children, Households without Children, Household Size, Age Structure and Dwelling Type.

Households summary

Household types


Households by type Number %Greater



Couples with children 15,750 43.4 33.6 11,579 44.3 33.5 +4,171

Couples without children 7,687 21.2 23.5 5,625 21.5 22.9 +2,062

One parent families 4,701 13.0 10.4 3,339 12.8 10.4 +1,362

Other families 384 1.1 1.4 239 0.9 1.4 +145

Group household 762 2.1 4.5 509 1.9 4.2 +253

Lone person 5,688 15.7 22.3 3,903 14.9 22.5 +1,785

Other not classifiable

household

1,175 3.2 3.4 866 3.3 4.3 +309

Visitor only households 148 0.4 0.9 100 0.4 0.7 +48

Total households 36,295 100.0 100.0 26,160 100.0 100.0 +10,135


Household types, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the household/family types in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that there

was a higher proportion of couple families with child(ren) as well as a higher proportion of one-parent families.

Overall, 43.4% of total families were couple families with child(ren), and 13.0% were one-parent families, compared

with 33.6% and 10.4% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

There were a lower proportion of lone person households and a lower proportion of couples without children. Overall,

the proportion of lone person households was 15.7% compared to 22.3% in Greater Melbourne while the proportion

of couples without children was 21.2% compared to 23.5% in Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The number of households in City of Melton increased by 10,135 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in family/household types in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were:

Couples with children (+4,171 households)

Couples without children (+2,062 households)

Lone person (+1,785 households)

One parent families (+1,362 households)

Change in household types, 2006 to 2011


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The size of households in general follows the life-cycle of families. Households are usually small at the stage of

relationship formation (early marriage), and then increase in size with the advent of children. They later reduce in size

again as these children reach adulthood and leave home. Household size can also be influenced by a lack (or

abundance) of affordable housing. Overseas migrants and indigenous persons often have a tradition of living with

extended family members which significantly affects household size.

Household size in Australia has declined since the 1970s but between 2006 and 2011, the average household size

remained stable for the nation as a whole.

An increasing household size in an area may indicate a lack of affordable housing opportunities for young people, an

increase in the birth rate or an increase in family formation in the area. A declining household size may indicate

children leaving the area when they leave home, an increase in retirees settling in the area, or an attraction of young

singles and couples to the area.

For greater insight, the City of Melton's Household Size data should be viewed in conjunction with Household

Summary, Age Structure, Dwelling Type, Household Income and Language Spoken at Home.

Household size

Household size


Number of persons usuallyresident Number %



1 person 5,695 16.3 23.3 3,904 15.5 23.7 +1,791

2 persons 9,803 28.0 32.0 7,191 28.6 32.1 +2,612

3 persons 6,755 19.3 17.0 4,925 19.6 16.6 +1,830

4 persons 7,696 22.0 17.4 5,589 22.2 17.2 +2,107

5 persons 3,401 9.7 7.2 2,452 9.7 7.3 +949

6 or more persons 1,625 4.6 3.2 1,126 4.5 3.0 +499

Total classifiable households 34,975 100.0 100.0 25,187 100.0 100.0 +9,788


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Household size, 2011


Change in household size, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of persons usually resident in a household in the City of Melton compared with Greater

Melbourne shows that there were a lower proportion of lone person households, and a higher proportion of larger

households (those with 4 persons or more). Overall there were 16.3% of lone person households, and 36.4% of

larger households, compared with 23.3% and 27.8% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

The major differences in the household size for the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of households with 4 persons usually resident (22.0% compared to 17.4%)



A larger percentage of households with 6 or more persons usually resident (4.6% compared to 3.2%)

Emerging groups

The number of households in City of Melton increased by 9,788 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the number of persons usually resident in a household in the City of Melton between 2006

and 2011 were:

2 persons (+2,612 households)



1 person (+1,791 households)

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Dwelling Type is an important determinant of the City of Melton's residential role and function. A greater concentration

of higher density dwellings is likely to attract more young adults and smaller households, often renting. Larger,

detached or separate dwellings are more likely to attract families and prospective families. The residential built form

often reflects market opportunities or planning policy, such as building denser forms of housing around public

transport nodes or employment centres.

Dwelling Type statistics should be viewed in conjunction with Household size, Household Types, Housing Tenure and

Age Structure for a more complete picture of the housing market in the City of Melton.

Dwelling type

Dwelling structure


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Separate house 34,691 89.6 71.1 25,432 91.1 71.6 +9,259

Medium density 3,832 9.9 21.1 2,313 8.3 21.5 +1,519

High density 0 0.0 7.2 22 0.1 6.3 -22

Caravans, cabin, houseboat 152 0.4 0.2 117 0.4 0.3 +35

Other 30 0.1 0.3 29 0.1 0.3 +1

Not stated 6 0.0 0.0 4 0.0 0.0 +2

Total Private Dwellings 38,711 100.0 100.0 27,917 100.0 100.0 +10,794

Dwelling type


Dwelling type Number %Greater



Occupied private dwellings 36,293 93.7 91.2 26,158 93.7 91.7 +10,135

Unoccupied private

dwellings

2,422 6.3 8.6 1,758 6.3 8.1 +664

Non private dwellings 20 0.1 0.2 6 0.0 0.2 +14

Total Dwellings 38,735 100.0 100.0 27,922 100.0 100.0 +10,813


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Change in dwelling structure, 2006 to 2011


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Dominant groups

In 2011, there were 34,691 separate houses in the area, 3,832 medium density dwellings, and no high density

dwellings.

Analysis of the types of dwellings in the City of Melton in 2011 shows that 89.6% of all dwellings were separate

houses; 9.9% were medium density dwellings, and none% were high density dwellings, compared with 71.1%, 21.1%,

and 7.2% in the Greater Melbourne respectively.

In 2011, a total of 93.7% of the dwellings in the City of Melton were occupied on Census night, compared to 91.2% in

Greater Melbourne. The proportion of unoccupied dwellings was 6.3%, which is smaller compared to that found in

Greater Melbourne (8.6%).

Emerging groups

The total number of dwellings in the City of Melton increased by 10,813 between 2006 and 2011.

The largest changes in the type of dwellings found in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were:

Separate house (+9,259 dwellings)

Medium density (+1,519 dwellings)

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The Number of Bedrooms in a dwelling is an indicator of the size of dwellings, and when combined with dwelling type

information, provides insight into the role the City of Melton plays in the housing market. For example, an area of high

density dwellings that are predominantly 1-2 bedroom are likely to attract students, single workers and young

couples, whereas a high density area with dwellings that are predominantly 2-3 bedroom may attract more empty

nesters and some families.

In combination with Household type and Household size, the Number of Bedrooms can also indicate issues around

housing affordability, overcrowding and other socio-economic factors.

Number of bedrooms per dwelling

Number of bedrooms per dwelling


Number of bedrooms Number %Greater



0 or 1 bedrooms 416 1.1 5.5 254 1.0 5.0 +162

2 bedrooms 2,157 5.9 19.3 1,519 5.8 19.6 +638

3 bedrooms 17,277 47.6 43.8 13,461 51.5 45.2 +3,816

4 bedrooms 12,981 35.8 22.0 8,483 32.4 20.1 +4,498

5 bedrooms or more 1,694 4.7 4.3 1,100 4.2 3.9 +594

Not stated 1,772 4.9 5.1 1,344 5.1 6.2 +428



Number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the number of bedrooms in dwellings in City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows that

there was a lower proportion of dwellings with 1 and 2 bedrooms, and a higher proportion of dwellings with 4 or more

bedrooms.

Overall, 7.1% of households were in 1-2 bedroom dwellings, and 40.4% of 4-plus bedroom dwellings, compared with

24.8% and 26.3% for Greater Melbourne respectively.

The major differences between the number of bedrooms per dwelling of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne

were:

A larger percentage of 4 bedroom dwellings (35.8% compared to 22.0%)

A larger percentage of 3 bedroom dwellings (47.6% compared to 43.8%)

A smaller percentage of 2 bedroom dwellings (5.9% compared to 19.3%)

A smaller percentage of dwellings with no bedrooms (includes bedsitters) (1.1% compared to 5.5%)

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the number of bedrooms per dwelling in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were:

4 bedrooms (+4,498 dwellings)

3 bedrooms (+3,816 dwellings)

2 bedrooms (+638 dwellings)

5 bedrooms or more (+594 dwellings)

Change in number of bedrooms per dwelling, 2006 to 2011


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A fast Internet Connection is increasingly required for accessing essential information and undertaking domestic and

non-domestic business. Households with dial-up or no internet service are being left behind in the digital divide' as

both government and the private sector are increasingly conducting their business, or aspects of it, on-line.

Internet connectivity in the City of Melton can be affected by availability of connection, Education, Household Income

and Age Structure.

Internet connection

Type of internet connection


Connection type Number %Greater



Total internet connection 28,398 78.2 76.4 16,254 62.1 61.0 +12,144

Broadband connection 25,957 71.5 70.0 10,264 39.2 42.7 +15,693

Dial-up connection 1,024 2.8 2.7 5,834 22.3 17.8 -4,810

Other connection 1,417 3.9 3.7 156 0.6 0.5 +1,261

No internet connection 5,464 15.1 16.8 8,240 31.5 31.5 -2,776

Not stated 2,432 6.7 6.8 1,663 6.4 7.5 +769



Type of internet connection, 2011


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the type of internet connection of households in the City of Melton compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that there was a lower proportion of households with either no internet connection or a dial up connection, and a

higher proportion of households with broadband connectivity.

Overall 17.9% of households had no internet connection or a dial up connection, and 71.5% had broadband

connectivity, compared with 19.5% and 70.0% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

Between 2006 and 2011 the number of households with an internet connection increased by 12,144.

The largest changes in the internet connectivity in the City of Melton, between 2006 and 2011 were:

Broadband connection (+15,693 households)

Total internet connection (+12,144 households)

Dial-up connection (-4,810 households)

Change in type of internet connection, 2006 to 2011


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The ability of the population to access services and employment is strongly influenced by access to transport. The

number of motor vehicles per household in the City of Melton quantifies access to private transport and will be

influenced by Age Structure and Household Type, which determine the number of adults present; access to Public

Transport; distance to shops, services, employment and education; and Household Income. Depending on these

factors, car ownership can be seen as a measure of advantage or disadvantage, or a neutral socio-economic

measure, which impacts on the environment and quality of life.

Number of cars per household

Car ownership


Number of cars Number %Greater



No motor vehicles 1,445 4.0 9.0 1,021 3.9 9.4 +424

1 motor vehicle 10,111 27.9 33.9 7,183 27.5 33.4 +2,928

2 motor vehicles 15,532 42.8 35.5 11,227 42.9 35.1 +4,305

3 or more motor vehicles 6,993 19.3 15.4 5,008 19.1 14.3 +1,985

Not stated 2,216 6.1 6.3 1,720 6.6 7.8 +496



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Dominant groups

Analysis of the car ownership of the households in the City of Melton in 2011 compared to Greater Melbourne shows

that 89.9% of the households owned at least one car, while 4.0% did not, compared with 84.8% and 9.0% respectively

in Greater Melbourne.

Of those that owned at least one vehicle, there was a smaller proportion who owned just one car; a larger proportion

who owned two cars; and a larger proportion who owned three cars or more.

Overall, 27.9% of the households owned one car; 42.8% owned two cars; and 19.3% owned three cars or more,

compared with 33.9%; 35.5% and 15.4% respectively for Greater Melbourne.

Emerging groups

The largest changes in the household car ownership in the City of Melton between 2006 and 2011 were:

2 motor vehicles (+4,305 households)

1 motor vehicle (+2,928 households)

3 or more motor vehicles (+1,985 households)

No motor vehicles (+424 households)

Change in car ownership, 2006 to 2011


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Mortgage repayments are directly related to house prices in the City of Melton, length of occupancy and the level of

equity of home owners. When viewed with Household Income data it may also indicate the level of housing stress

households in the community are under. In mortgage belt areas it is expected that households will be paying a higher

proportion of their income on their housing compared to well-established areas. First home buyer areas are also likely

to have larger mortgages than upgrader areas where households move in with equity from elsewhere.

Mortgage payment levels are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of mortgage

payments over time, go to Housing Loan Quartiles.

Housing loan repayments

Monthly housing loan repayments

City of Melton 2011

Monthly repayment amount Number %Greater

Melbourne

Nil repayments 257 1.3 2.2

$1-$149 109 0.6 0.8

$150-$299 139 0.7 1.0

$300-$449 298 1.5 2.1

$450-$599 334 1.7 2.0

$600-$799 653 3.4 3.6

$800-$999 936 4.9 4.8

$1000-$1199 1,297 6.7 6.3

$1200-$1399 1,678 8.7 7.4

$1400-$1599 1,783 9.2 7.3

$1600-$1799 1,999 10.4 8.3

$1800-$1999 1,523 7.9 6.5

$2000-$2199 2,313 12.0 10.7

$2200-$2399 1,079 5.6 4.9

$2400-$2599 767 4.0 4.0

$2600-$2999 1,416 7.3 7.0

$3000-$3999 1,143 5.9 9.2

$4000-$4999 280 1.5 3.5

$5000 and over 216 1.1 3.0

Not stated 1,064 5.5 5.6

Total households with a mortgage 19,284 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the monthly housing loan repayments of households in the City of Melton compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high mortgage repayments ($2,600 per month or

more), as well as a smaller proportion of households with low mortgage repayments (less than $1000 per month).

Overall, 15.8% of households were paying high mortgage repayments, and 14.1% were paying low repayments,

compared with 22.6% and 16.5% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the household loan repayments of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of $1600-$1799 (10.4% compared to 8.3%)




Monthly housing loan repayments, 2011


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Rental payments can be a better measure of the cost of housing in the City of Melton than mortgage repayments

because they are not contingent on length of occupancy or equity in the dwelling.

High rental payments may indicate desirable areas with mobile populations who prefer to rent, or a housing shortage,

or gentrification. Low rental payments may indicate public housing (check Tenure Type), or areas where low income

households move by necessity for a lower cost of living.

Rental payments are not directly comparable over time because of inflation. For comparison of rental payments over

time, go to Housing Rental Quartiles.

Housing rental payments

Weekly housing rental payments

City of Melton 2011

Weekly rental amount Number %Greater

Melbourne

Nil 187 2.7 3.0

$1 - $74 54 0.8 1.3

$75 - $99 108 1.5 3.3

$100 - $124 122 1.7 2.1

$125 - $149 116 1.7 2.1

$150 - $174 257 3.7 2.9

$175 - $199 302 4.3 2.9

$200 - $224 659 9.4 5.2

$225 - $249 689 9.8 5.3

$250 - $274 1,053 15.0 8.4

$275 - $299 798 11.4 7.7

$300 - $324 985 14.0 11.6

$325 - $349 446 6.4 6.4

$350 - $374 493 7.0 7.9

$375 - $399 173 2.5 4.6

$400 - $424 132 1.9 4.9

$425 - $449 21 0.3 2.1

$450 - $549 84 1.2 7.6

$550 - $649 35 0.5 3.1

$650 - $749 8 0.1 1.5

$750 - $849 10 0.1 0.8

$850 - $949 0 0.0 0.4

$950+ 41 0.6 1.3

Rent Not stated 238 3.4 3.7

Total households renting 7,011 100.0 100.0


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Dominant groups

Analysis of the weekly housing rental payments of households in the City of Melton compared to Greater Melbourne

shows that there was a smaller proportion of households paying high rental payments ($400 per week or more), as

well as a smaller proportion of households with low rental payments (less than $150 per week).

Overall, 4.7% of households were paying high rental payments, and 8.4% were paying low payments, compared with

21.7% and 11.7% respectively in Greater Melbourne.

The major differences between the housing rental payments of the City of Melton and Greater Melbourne were:

A larger percentage of $250 - $274 (15.0% compared to 8.4%)




Weekly housing rental payments, 2011


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The City of Melton SEIFA Index of Disadvantage measures the relative level of socio-economic disadvantage

based on a range of Census characteristics. It is a good place to start to get a general view of the relative level

of disadvantage in one area compared to others and is used to advocate for an area based on its level of

disadvantage.

The index is derived from attributes that reflect disadvantage such as low income, low educational attainment,

high unemployment, and jobs in relatively unskilled occupations. When targeting services to disadvantaged

communities, it is important to also look at these underlying characteristics as they can differ markedly between

areas with similar SEIFA scores and shed light on the type of disadvantage being experienced.

A higher score on the index means a lower level of disadvantage. A lower score on the index means a higher

level of disadvantage.

SEIFA by Local Government Area SEIFA by small areas

SEIFA - disadvantage

Index of relative socio-economic disadvantage

Local Government Areas in Victoria

Local Government Area 2011 index

Nillumbik (S) 1,098.3

Boroondara (C) 1,097.6

Bayside (C) 1,091.1

Stonnington (C) 1,083.7

Manningham (C) 1,071.4

Glen Eira (C) 1,069.4

Surf Coast (S) 1,066.5

Port Phillip (C) 1,065.7

Macedon Ranges (S) 1,055.1

Queenscliffe (B) 1,053.2

Whitehorse (C) 1,051.2

Knox (C) 1,049.3

Banyule (C) 1,047.4

Monash (C) 1,044.9

Maroondah (C) 1,043.9

Kingston (C) 1,037.7

Yarra Ranges (S) 1,037.1

Golden Plains (S) 1,030.1

Moonee Valley (C) 1,027.1

Melbourne (C) 1,025.8

Cardinia (S) 1,024.3

Mornington Peninsula (S) 1,022.5

Yarra (C) 1,019.1

Unincorporated Vic 1,019.0

Moyne (S) 1,017.3

Wyndham (C) 1,013.4

Mansfield (S) 1,012.1

Indigo (S) 1,009.8

Moorabool (S) 1,008.5

Casey (C) 1,006.5

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Melton (S) 1,002.1

Hobsons Bay (C) 1,001.7

South Gippsland (S) 999.5

Baw Baw (S) 998.1

Moreland (C) 998.1

Murrindindi (S) 997.2

Frankston (C) 996.7

Mitchell (S) 996.1

Towong (S) 995.9

Southern Grampians (S) 994.5

Greater Geelong (C) 992.9

Darebin (C) 990.3

Whittlesea (C) 988.6

Warrnambool (C) 988.6

Horsham (RC) 987.4

Alpine (S) 986.9

Corangamite (S) 986.1

West Wimmera (S) 985.6

Mount Alexander (S) 983.3

Greater Bendigo (C) 983.1

Wangaratta (RC) 981.1

Ballarat (C) 980.8

Hepburn (S) 979.6

Bass Coast (S) 977.5

Wodonga (RC) 974.7

Wellington (S) 974.1

Maribyrnong (C) 974.0

Strathbogie (S) 970.2

Buloke (S) 967.7

Colac-Otway (S) 964.6

Campaspe (S) 964.1

Glenelg (S) 960.2

Gannawarra (S) 958.8

East Gippsland (S) 958.2

Benalla (RC) 957.2

Moira (S) 952.4

Yarriambiack (S) 952.4

Greater Shepparton (C) 951.9

Hume (C) 951.8

Ararat (RC) 950.5

Swan Hill (RC) 949.8

Hindmarsh (S) 946.6

Pyrenees (S) 939.9

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Latrobe (C) 939.7

Northern Grampians (S) 937.6

Mildura (RC) 935.0

Loddon (S) 934.1

Brimbank (C) 925.8

Central Goldfields (S) 904.6

Greater Dandenong (C) 894.9

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2011. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id, thepopulation experts.

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Demographic change across Australia is recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in the Census

collections every five years. Population experts, .id, analyse and convert these raw figures into stories of place to

inform council staff, community groups, investors, business, students and the general public.

The City of Melton Community Profile provides demographic analysis for the City and its suburbs based on results

from the 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996 and 1991 Censuses of Population and Housing. The profile is updated with

population estimates when the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) releases new figures such as the annual

Estimated Resident Population (ERP).

Suburb boundaries and Census questions change over time, but .id manages the data to ensure that there is an

accurate time series provided for the current geographic boundaries. You can read more about this in the Geography

Notes section.

Results for the City of Melton include population, age structure, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, income, qualifications,

occupations, employment, unemployment, disability, disadvantage, volunteering, childcare, family structure,

household structure, housing tenure, mortgage and rental payments, and the size and type of the dwellings people

live in.

The Community Profile presents this information in clear maps, tables and charts with concise factual commentary to

answer three important questions:

1. What are the characteristics of the people who live here?

2. How are they changing?

3. How do they compare to other areas?

This provides the basis for making evidence-based decisions about how to provide services for the community as it

changes.

You can be confident about the quality of the information as it is derived from Australian Bureau of Statistics data,

analysed and presented by population experts and funded by the City of Melton.

About the community profile

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