Bundoora 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 Bundoora Compares
Bundoora vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bundoora | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,668 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $381 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% +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 3083 covers Bundoora, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Whittlesea.
According to the 2021 Census, Bundoora has a population of 28,068 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,668, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 248 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Bundoora includes a median weekly rent of $381, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 10,014 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bundoora scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 8 schools in the Bundoora area, including Parade College, Northside Christian College, Bundoora Secondary College and others.
Bundoora is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Bundoora Details
| Postcode | 3083 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 28,068 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,668/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $690/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $381 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 17.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1629/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10,014 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 248 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.6987006 |
| Longitude | 145.0548502 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Whittlesea |
| Federal Electorate | Scullin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,034 (14.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,442 (15.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,823 (27.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,806 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 4,966 (17.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 2,269 (8.1%) |
| Asthma | 1,960 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 1,468 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,041 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 766 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 355 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 295 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 655 (6.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,539 (35.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,724 (37.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,961 (19.9%) |
Schools in Bundoora
Suburbs Near Bundoora
Same Postcode (3083)
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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.