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Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest Compares
Diggers Rest vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Diggers Rest | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,991 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $397 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 33 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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 3427 covers Diggers Rest, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 33 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Melton.
According to the 2021 Census, Diggers Rest has a population of 5,669 with a median age of 33. The median weekly household income is $1,991, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 73 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Diggers Rest includes a median weekly rent of $397, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 2,056 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Diggers Rest scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Diggers Rest is served by Diggers Rest Primary School.
Diggers Rest is part of the Sunbury statistical area in Victoria.
Diggers Rest Details
| Postcode | 3427 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5,669 |
| Median Age | 33 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,991/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $970/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $397 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 67.8 km² |
| Population Density | 84/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,056 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 73 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.6153848 |
| Longitude | 144.6862995 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Sunbury |
| Local Government | Melton |
| Federal Electorate | Gorton |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,190 (21.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 543 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,257 (39.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,132 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 543 (9.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 567 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 371 (6.5%) |
| Diabetes | 251 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 165 (2.9%) |
| Cancer | 104 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 16 (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 | 39 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 636 (31.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 912 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 448 (22.0%) |
Schools in Diggers Rest
Suburbs Near Diggers Rest
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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.