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Caldermeade 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 Caldermeade Compares
Caldermeade vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Caldermeade | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,111 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $269 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,139 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 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.
Caldermeade is a locality 72 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3984. It falls within the Melbourne - South East region. The local government area is Cardinia.
According to the 2021 Census, Caldermeade has a population of 181 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,111, above the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 9 (5.0% of residents).
Housing in Caldermeade includes a median weekly rent of $269, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,139, with 57 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Caldermeade scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Caldermeade is part of the Cardinia statistical area in Victoria.
Caldermeade Details
| Postcode | 3984 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 181 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,111/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $269 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,139 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 41.6 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 57 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (5.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.2380228 |
| Longitude | 145.576448 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 72 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Cardinia |
| Local Government | Cardinia |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (18.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (18.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 62 (34.3%) |
| 65+ years | 28 (15.5%) |
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 | 20 (11.0%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (8.8%) |
| Asthma | 10 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 8 (4.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (1.7%) |
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 | 7 (13.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (35.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 28 (51.9%) |
Suburbs Near Caldermeade
Same Postcode (3984)
More Caldermeade Data
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.