Coburg 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 Coburg Compares
Coburg vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Coburg | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,065 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $430 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈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 3058 covers Coburg, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 8 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moreland.
According to the 2021 Census, Coburg has a population of 26,574 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,065, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The Indigenous population is 147 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Coburg includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 10,230 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Coburg scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 11 schools in the Coburg area, including Australian International Academy of Education, Coburg High School, Coburg North Primary School and others.
Coburg is part of the Moreland - North statistical area in Victoria.
Coburg Details
| Postcode | 3058 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 26,574 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,065/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $894/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3841/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 10,230 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 147 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7412988 |
| Longitude | 144.9666108 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 8 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moreland - North |
| Local Government | Moreland |
| Federal Electorate | Wills |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,049 (15.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,982 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 9,449 (35.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 6,346 (23.9%) |
| 65+ years | 3,737 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,388 (9.0%) |
| Arthritis | 1,880 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 1,185 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 815 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 649 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 257 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 182 (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 | 1,326 (13.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,710 (46.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,942 (29.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,142 (11.3%) |
Schools in Coburg
Suburbs Near Coburg
Same Postcode (3058)
More Coburg 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.