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Appin South Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Appin South Compares
Appin South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Appin South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $949 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $194 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,200 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 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.
Appin South is a locality 232 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3579. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Loddon.
According to the 2021 Census, Appin South has a population of 38 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $949, below the VIC average.
Housing in Appin South includes a median weekly rent of $194, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,200, with 13 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Appin South scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Appin South is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Appin South Details
| Postcode | 3579 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 38 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $949/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $194 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,200 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 51.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 13 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.9137268 |
| Longitude | 143.8831737 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 232 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Loddon |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 12 (31.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 12 (31.6%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (23.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (44.4%) |
Suburbs Near Appin South
Same Postcode (3579)
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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.