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Victoria · Postcode 3568
Burkes Bridge postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 225 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Burkes Bridge 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.
Where Burkes Bridge ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Burkes Bridge vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Burkes Bridge | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,249 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 58 | 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.
Burkes Bridge is a locality 225 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3568. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Gannawarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Burkes Bridge has a population of 14 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $2,249, above the VIC average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Burkes Bridge scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Burkes Bridge is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Burkes Bridge details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3568 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 14 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,249/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 31.8 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.8544786 |
| Longitude | 144.3245139 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 225 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Gannawarra |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 6 (42.9%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
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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.