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Buffalo River 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 Buffalo River Compares
Buffalo River vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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%) |
Suburbs Near Buffalo River
Same Postcode (3737)
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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.