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Barnawartha 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 Barnawartha Compares
Barnawartha vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Barnawartha | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,742 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $293 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,495 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -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.
Barnawartha is a locality 242 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3688. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Indigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Barnawartha has a population of 987 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,742, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 32 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Barnawartha includes a median weekly rent of $293, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,495, with 354 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Barnawartha scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Barnawartha is served by Barnawartha Primary School.
Barnawartha is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Barnawartha Details
| Postcode | 3688 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 987 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,742/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $843/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $293 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 354 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 32 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.112928 |
| Longitude | 146.655462 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 242 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Indigo |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 203 (20.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 106 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 256 (25.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 288 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 131 (13.3%) |
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)
| Asthma | 126 (12.8%) |
| Arthritis | 91 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 40 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 38 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 25 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 20 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
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 | 57 (16.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 164 (47.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 124 (35.9%) |
Schools in Barnawartha
Suburbs Near Barnawartha
Same Postcode (3688)
More Barnawartha 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.