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Clifton Hill Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Clifton Hill Compares
Clifton Hill vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Clifton Hill | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,755 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $550 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,700 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
Postcode 3068 covers Clifton Hill, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 4 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Yarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Clifton Hill has a population of 6,606 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,755, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 29 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Clifton Hill includes a median weekly rent of $550, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,700, with 2,660 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clifton Hill scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Clifton Hill include Clifton Hill Primary School and Spensley Street Primary School.
Clifton Hill is part of the Yarra statistical area in Victoria.
Clifton Hill Details
| Postcode | 3068 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,606 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,755/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,388/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 3799/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,660 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 29 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7877787 |
| Longitude | 145.0002125 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra |
| Local Government | Yarra |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,052 (15.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 513 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,558 (38.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,523 (23.1%) |
| 65+ years | 963 (14.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 624 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 381 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 216 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 167 (2.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 151 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 63 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 44 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 289 (10.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,392 (52.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 757 (28.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 203 (7.7%) |
Schools in Clifton Hill
Suburbs Near Clifton Hill
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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.