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Victoria · Postcode 3239
Carlisle River postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 156 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Carlisle River 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 Carlisle River ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Carlisle River vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Carlisle River | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,036 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $888 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -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.
Carlisle River is a locality 156 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3239. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Colac Otway.
According to the 2021 Census, Carlisle River has a population of 168 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,036, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Carlisle River includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $888, with 61 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Carlisle River scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Carlisle River is served by Carlisle River Primary School.
Carlisle River is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Carlisle River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3239 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 168 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,036/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $515/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $888 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 191.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 61 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.5183602 |
| Longitude | 143.4196309 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 156 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Colac Otway |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Polwarth (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 29 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 39 (23.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 56 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 29 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 19 (11.3%) |
| Asthma | 15 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 6 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 3 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (26.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 23 (41.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 15 (26.8%) |
Schools in Carlisle River
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Carlisle River. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Carlisle River
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More Carlisle River 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.