Banyan 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 Banyan Compares
Banyan vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Banyan | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,499 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Banyan is a locality 311 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3485. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Buloke.
According to the 2021 Census, Banyan has a population of 22 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $3,499, above the VIC average.
Housing in Banyan includes a 11 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Banyan scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Banyan is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Banyan Details
| Postcode | 3485 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 22 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,499/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,075/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 105.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.6103603 |
| Longitude | 142.8198735 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 311 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Buloke |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (27.3%) |
| 65+ years | 5 (22.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (13.6%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Banyan
Same Postcode (3485)
More Banyan 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.