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Victoria · Postcode 3737
Buffalo River postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 202 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Buffalo River 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
Buffalo River vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Buffalo River | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,421 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $130 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -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.
Buffalo River is a locality 202 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3737. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Alpine.
According to the 2021 Census, Buffalo River has a population of 285 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,421, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Buffalo River includes a median weekly rent of $130, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 112 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Buffalo River scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Buffalo River is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Buffalo River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3737 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 285 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,421/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $741/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $130 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 82.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 112 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.618382 |
| Longitude | 146.6815213 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 202 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Alpine |
| 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 | 30 (10.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 41 (14.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 104 (36.5%) |
| 65+ years | 78 (27.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 38 (13.3%) |
| Asthma | 20 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 11 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 11 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.5%) |
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 | 18 (16.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 49 (44.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (39.6%) |
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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.