Victoria · Postcode 3350
Bakery Hill postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 100 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Bakery Hill 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.
Detailed comparison table
Bakery Hill vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bakery Hill | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,263 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $313 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,306 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% +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.
Bakery Hill is a locality 100 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3350. It falls within the Ballarat region. The local government area is Ballarat.
According to the 2021 Census, Bakery Hill has a population of 180 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,263, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 10 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Bakery Hill includes a median weekly rent of $313, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,306, with 78 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 55.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bakery Hill scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bakery Hill is part of the Ballarat statistical area in Victoria.
Bakery Hill details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3350 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 180 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,263/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $313 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,306 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population Density | 754/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 78 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.563 |
| Longitude | 143.866 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 100 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Ballarat |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Wendouree (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 24 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (16.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 64 (35.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 45 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 25 (13.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 11 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 39 (54.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 22 (31.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (8.5%) |
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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.