Baromi 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 Baromi Compares
Baromi vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Baromi | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,792 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $298 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈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.
Baromi is a locality 125 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3871. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is South Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Baromi has a population of 149 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,792, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Housing in Baromi includes a median weekly rent of $298, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 52 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Baromi scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Baromi is part of the Latrobe Valley statistical area in Victoria.
Baromi Details
| Postcode | 3871 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 149 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,792/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $298 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Population Density | 154/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 52 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.4024468 |
| Longitude | 146.1770148 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 125 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Latrobe Valley |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 45 (30.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 7 (4.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 41 (27.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 45 (30.2%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (8.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 6 (4.0%) |
| Asthma | 6 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (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 | 22 (40.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (37.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (22.2%) |
Suburbs Near Baromi
Same Postcode (3871)
More Baromi 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.