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Bamawm 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 Bamawm Compares
Bamawm vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bamawm | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,440 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $213 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -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.
Bamawm is a locality 176 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3561. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Campaspe.
According to the 2021 Census, Bamawm has a population of 491 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,440, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Bamawm includes a median weekly rent of $213, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 171 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bamawm scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bamawm is part of the Campaspe statistical area in Victoria.
Bamawm Details
| Postcode | 3561 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 491 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,440/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $213 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 101.4 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 171 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.2615783 |
| Longitude | 144.5971586 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 176 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Campaspe |
| Local Government | Campaspe |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 101 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 56 (11.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 118 (24.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 143 (29.1%) |
| 65+ years | 85 (17.3%) |
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 | 60 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 50 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 17 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (1.4%) |
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 | 35 (21.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 71 (44.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (34.2%) |
Suburbs Near Bamawm
Same Postcode (3561)
More Bamawm Data
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.