Caramut Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Caramut is a locality approximately 216 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Caramut is 3274, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Caramut has a population of 256 (133 males, 125 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Caramut is $1,125, with a median personal income of $619 per week.
The median weekly rent is $150 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $650.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (6), Ireland (5), and South Africa (3).
The employment rate in Caramut shows 108 people employed (66 full-time, 26 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
The most common occupations are managers (36), professionals (6), and labourers (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Caramut has an IRSAD score of 994 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Caramut covers an area of 276.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Caramut sits within the Warrnambool - Otway Ranges area, part of the broader Warrnambool and South West region. It falls under the Southern Grampians local government area.
The federal electorate for Caramut is Wannon (Rural).
Caramut Details
| Postcode | 3274 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 256 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income | $619/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 276.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 96 |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9387 |
| Longitude | 142.5105 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 216 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool - Otway Ranges |
| Local Government | Southern Grampians |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 53 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 28 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 46 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 60 (23.4%) |
| 65+ years | 60 (23.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 17 (6.6%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 9 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (3.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 22 (23.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 31 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 37 (39.8%) |