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Victoria · Postcode 3673
Broken Creek postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 174 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Broken Creek at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Broken Creek vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Broken Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $70 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 59 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Broken Creek is a locality 174 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3673. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Benalla.
According to the 2021 Census, Broken Creek has a population of 45 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the VIC average.
Housing in Broken Creek includes a median weekly rent of $70, 18 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, Broken Creek scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Broken Creek is served by Broken Creek Primary School.
Broken Creek is part of the Wangaratta - Benalla statistical area in Victoria.
Broken Creek details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3673 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 45 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $860/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $70 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 21.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 18 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.4324114 |
| Longitude | 145.8861029 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 174 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wangaratta - Benalla |
| Local Government | Benalla |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (6.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (28.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 20 (44.4%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (20.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 9 (20.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (15.6%) |
| Asthma | 6 (13.3%) |
| Cancer | 3 (6.7%) |
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 | 4 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (38.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (38.9%) |
Schools in Broken Creek
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Broken Creek. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Broken Creek
Same Postcode (3673)
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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.