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Victoria · Postcode 3430
Clarkefield postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 38 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Clarkefield 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
Clarkefield vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Clarkefield | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,699 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $345 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,334 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% -VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Clarkefield is a locality 38 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3430. It falls within the Melbourne - North West region. The local government area is Macedon Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Clarkefield has a population of 303 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,699, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Clarkefield includes a median weekly rent of $345, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,334, with 96 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clarkefield scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Clarkefield is part of the Sunbury statistical area in Victoria.
Clarkefield details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3430 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 303 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,699/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $852/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $345 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,334 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 86.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 96 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.497542 |
| Longitude | 144.8071366 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 38 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Sunbury |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
| State Electorate | Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 53 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (21.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 93 (30.7%) |
| 65+ years | 53 (17.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 35 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 22 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.0%) |
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 | 24 (24.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (20.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 53 (54.6%) |
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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.