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Victoria · Postcode 3340
Balliang East postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 46 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Balliang East 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 Balliang East ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Balliang East vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Balliang East | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,708 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,842 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% +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.
Balliang East is a locality 46 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3340. It falls within the Melbourne - West region. The local government area is Moorabool.
According to the 2021 Census, Balliang East has a population of 199 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,708, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in Balliang East includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,842, with 52 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Balliang East scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Balliang East is served by Balliang East Primary School.
Balliang East is part of the Melton - Bacchus Marsh statistical area in Victoria.
Balliang East details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3340 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 199 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,708/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,842 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 44.2 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.793087 |
| Longitude | 144.4344864 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 46 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Melton - Bacchus Marsh |
| Local Government | Moorabool |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
| State Electorate | Melton (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 41 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (15.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 39 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (22.1%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (25.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (6.5%) |
| Asthma | 7 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8 (16.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (35.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (47.9%) |
Schools in Balliang East
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Balliang East. 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.