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Victoria · Postcode 3494
Colignan postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 430 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Colignan 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 Colignan ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Colignan vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Colignan | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,325 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈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.
Colignan is a locality 430 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3494. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Mildura.
According to the 2021 Census, Colignan has a population of 305 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,325, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The Indigenous population is 6 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Colignan includes a median weekly rent of $120, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 118 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 51.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Colignan scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Colignan is part of the Mildura statistical area in Victoria.
Colignan details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3494 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 305 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,325/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $812/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 88.7 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 118 |
| Australian Citizens | 62.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.55 |
| Longitude | 142.383333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 430 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Mildura |
| Local Government | Mildura |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 36 (11.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 118 (38.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 82 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 41 (13.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 26 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 19 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 6 (2.0%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (8.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 28 (25.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 39 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (31.5%) |
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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.