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Victoria · Postcode 3377
Ararat postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 188 km from Melbourne
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Ararat at a glance vs VIC
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Ararat ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Ararat vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Ararat | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,216 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -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.
Ararat is a locality 188 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3377. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Ararat.
According to the 2021 Census, Ararat has a population of 8,500 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,216, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 181 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Ararat includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 3,225 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ararat scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Ararat area, including Marian College, Ararat Secondary College, Ararat West Primary School and others.
Ararat is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Ararat details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3377 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,500 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,216/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $681/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 161.2 km² |
| Population Density | 53/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,225 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 181 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.2846464 |
| Longitude | 142.9316441 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 188 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Ararat |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | Ripon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,225 (14.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 865 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,123 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,227 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,060 (24.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,035 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 895 (10.5%) |
| Diabetes | 497 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 468 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 292 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 235 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 107 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 245 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,213 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,088 (34.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 608 (19.3%) |
Schools in Ararat
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Ararat. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Ararat
Same Postcode (3377)
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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.