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Victoria · Postcode 3984
Caldermeade postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 72 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Caldermeade 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 Caldermeade ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Caldermeade vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
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
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%) |
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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.