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Avenel 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 Avenel Compares
Avenel vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Avenel | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,414 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,509 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -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.
Avenel is a locality 104 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3664. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Strathbogie.
According to the 2021 Census, Avenel has a population of 1,112 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,414, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 6 (0.5% of residents).
Housing in Avenel includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,509, with 455 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Avenel scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Avenel is served by Avenel Primary School.
Avenel is part of the Upper Goulburn Valley statistical area in Victoria.
Avenel Details
| Postcode | 3664 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,112 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,414/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $749/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,509 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 204.9 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 455 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (0.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.9 |
| Longitude | 145.233333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 104 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Goulburn Valley |
| Local Government | Strathbogie |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 180 (16.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 99 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 220 (19.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 320 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 296 (26.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 159 (14.3%) |
| Asthma | 109 (9.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 62 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 54 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 46 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (0.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 138 (31.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 171 (38.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 130 (29.3%) |
Schools in Avenel
Suburbs Near Avenel
Same Postcode (3664)
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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.