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Victoria · Postcode 3691
Bandiana postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 254 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Bandiana 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 Bandiana ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Bandiana vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bandiana | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,017 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 23 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% -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.
Bandiana is a locality 254 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3691. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Wodonga.
According to the 2021 Census, Bandiana has a population of 855 with a median age of 23. The median weekly household income is $2,017, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 48 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Bandiana includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 181 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 50.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bandiana scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bandiana is served by Bandiana Primary School.
Bandiana is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Bandiana details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3691 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 855 |
| Median Age | 23 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,017/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,054/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 18.5 km² |
| Population Density | 46/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 181 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.1479 |
| Longitude | 146.927 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 254 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Wodonga |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 195 (22.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 253 (29.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 263 (30.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 95 (11.1%) |
| 65+ years | 58 (6.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 66 (7.7%) |
| Arthritis | 31 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (2.6%) |
| Cancer | 11 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (0.9%) |
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 | 51 (29.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 94 (54.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (16.2%) |
Schools in Bandiana
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bandiana. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bandiana
Same Postcode (3691)
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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.