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Bayswater North 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 Bayswater North Compares
Bayswater North vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bayswater North | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,675 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,835 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3153 covers Bayswater North, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 28 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Outer East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Maroondah.
According to the 2021 Census, Bayswater North has a population of 9,014 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,675, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 66 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Bayswater North includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,835, with 3,404 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bayswater North scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Bayswater North is served by Bayswater North Primary School.
Bayswater North is part of the Maroondah statistical area in Victoria.
Bayswater North Details
| Postcode | 3153 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 9,014 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,675/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $839/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,835 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1372/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,404 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 66 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.827 |
| Longitude | 145.28 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 28 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Maroondah |
| Local Government | Maroondah |
| Federal Electorate | Aston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,688 (18.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 904 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,805 (31.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,172 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,439 (16.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 932 (10.3%) |
| Arthritis | 805 (8.9%) |
| Diabetes | 449 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 350 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 251 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 152 (1.7%) |
| Dementia | 72 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 153 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,198 (35.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,394 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 610 (18.2%) |
Schools in Bayswater North
Suburbs Near Bayswater North
Same Postcode (3153)
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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.