Cairnlea Postcode
Victoria
Cairnlea is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 16 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Cairnlea is 3023, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Cairnlea has a population of 10,038 (4,940 males, 5,103 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Cairnlea is $2,062, with a median personal income of $658 per week.
The median weekly rent is $400 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,883.
In terms of birthplace, 56% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Vietnam (2,107), Other countries (541), and Philippines (449).
27.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 69.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Cairnlea shows 4,704 people employed (2,769 full-time, 1,576 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (758), clerical & admin (423), and technicians & trades (307).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Cairnlea has an IRSAD score of 968 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Cairnlea covers an area of 4.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2278 persons per km².
Statistically, Cairnlea sits within the Melton - Bacchus Marsh area, part of the broader Melbourne - West region. It falls under the Brimbank local government area.
The federal electorate for Cairnlea is Gorton (Outer Metropolitan).
Cairnlea Details
| Postcode | 3023 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 10,038 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,062/week |
| Median Personal Income | $658/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,883 |
| Average Household Size | 3.4 persons |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2278/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,808 |
| Completed Year 12 | 51.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 86.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.7578 |
| Longitude | 144.7913 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 16 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Melton - Bacchus Marsh |
| Local Government | Brimbank |
| Federal Electorate | Gorton |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,929 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,544 (15.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,750 (27.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,780 (27.7%) |
| 65+ years | 1,031 (10.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 447 (4.5%) |
| Asthma | 399 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 317 (3.2%) |
| Arthritis | 142 (1.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 120 (1.2%) |
| Cancer | 68 (0.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 58 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 17 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 78 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 619 (22.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,191 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 893 (32.1%) |