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Clifton Springs 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 Springs Compares
Clifton Springs vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Clifton Springs | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,348 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Clifton Springs is a locality 51 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3222. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Greater Geelong.
According to the 2021 Census, Clifton Springs has a population of 7,646 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,348, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 99 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Clifton Springs includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 3,177 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Clifton Springs scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Clifton Springs is served by Clifton Springs Primary School.
Clifton Springs is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Clifton Springs Details
| Postcode | 3222 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,646 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,348/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $683/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1406/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,177 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 99 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.1515545 |
| Longitude | 144.5738608 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 51 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,184 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 721 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,593 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,110 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 2,043 (26.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,026 (13.4%) |
| Asthma | 837 (10.9%) |
| Diabetes | 455 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 447 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 344 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 188 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 51 (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 | 54 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,108 (35.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,343 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 646 (20.5%) |
Schools in Clifton Springs
Suburbs Near Clifton Springs
Same Postcode (3222)
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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.