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Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn Compares
Craigieburn vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Craigieburn | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,798 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,850 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% +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 3064 covers Craigieburn, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 25 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Hume.
According to the 2021 Census, Craigieburn has a population of 65,178 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,798, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 424 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Craigieburn includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,850, with 18,957 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Craigieburn scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 13 schools in the Craigieburn area, including Mount Ridley P-12 College, Elevation Secondary College, Newbury Primary School and others.
Craigieburn is part of the Tullamarine - Broadmeadows statistical area in Victoria.
Craigieburn Details
| Postcode | 3064 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 65,178 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,798/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $700/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,850 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 35.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1839/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 18,957 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 424 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.594 |
| Longitude | 144.934 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tullamarine - Broadmeadows |
| Local Government | Hume |
| Federal Electorate | Calwell |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16,759 (25.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 8,545 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 22,985 (35.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 12,455 (19.1%) |
| 65+ years | 4,439 (6.8%) |
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)
| Asthma | 4,003 (6.1%) |
| Arthritis | 3,266 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3,141 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,441 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 827 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 514 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 170 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 638 (3.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5,995 (32.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7,995 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 4,017 (21.5%) |
Schools in Craigieburn
Suburbs Near Craigieburn
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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.