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Victoria · Postcode 3978
Cardinia postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 55 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Cardinia 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.
Detailed comparison table
Cardinia vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cardinia | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈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.
Postcode 3978 covers Cardinia, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 55 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Cardinia.
According to the 2021 Census, Cardinia has a population of 342 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The Indigenous population is 11 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Cardinia includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 113 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cardinia scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Cardinia is served by Cardinia Primary School.
Cardinia is part of the Casey - South statistical area in Victoria.
Cardinia details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3978 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 342 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $693/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 27.0 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 113 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.147 |
| Longitude | 145.423 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 55 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Casey - South |
| Local Government | Cardinia |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
| State Electorate | Pakenham (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 47 (13.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 49 (14.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 77 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 100 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 67 (19.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 31 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 26 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.9%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (11.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 34 (31.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 58 (54.2%) |
Schools in Cardinia
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Cardinia. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Cardinia
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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.