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Victoria · Postcode 3042
Airport West postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 12 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Airport West at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Airport West ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Airport West vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Airport West | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,761 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $401 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,085 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3042 covers Airport West, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 12 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moonee Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Airport West has a population of 8,173 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,761, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 45 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Airport West includes a median weekly rent of $401, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,085, with 3,438 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Airport West scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Airport West is served by St Christopher's School.
Airport West is part of the Keilor statistical area in Victoria.
Airport West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3042 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,173 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,761/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $883/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $401 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,085 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2224/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,438 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.726234 |
| Longitude | 144.8813526 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Keilor |
| Local Government | Moonee Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Maribyrnong |
| State Electorate | Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,355 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 748 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,554 (31.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,920 (23.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,597 (19.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 739 (9.0%) |
| Asthma | 694 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 469 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 351 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 253 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 139 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 48 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 229 (6.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,407 (41.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,291 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 477 (14.0%) |
Schools in Airport West
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Airport West. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.