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Breakaway Creek 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 Breakaway Creek Compares
Breakaway Creek vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Breakaway Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,083 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $168 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,194 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -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.
Breakaway Creek is a locality 278 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3303. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Glenelg.
According to the 2021 Census, Breakaway Creek has a population of 39 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $2,083, above the VIC average.
Housing in Breakaway Creek includes a median weekly rent of $168, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,194, with 13 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Breakaway Creek scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Breakaway Creek is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Breakaway Creek Details
| Postcode | 3303 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 39 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,083/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,089/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $168 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,194 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 62.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 13 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.0137602 |
| Longitude | 141.8096919 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 278 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Glenelg |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (41.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (53.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (10.3%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (15.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 6 (15.4%) |
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 | 7 (46.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (53.3%) |
Suburbs Near Breakaway Creek
Same Postcode (3303)
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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.