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Docklands 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 Docklands Compares
Docklands vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Docklands | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,957 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $411 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% +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.
Docklands is a coastal suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, with postcode 3008. It sits about 2 km from the Melbourne CBD, within the Melbourne local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 3.1 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Docklands has a population of 15,495 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,957, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 50 (0.3% of residents).
Housing in Docklands includes a median weekly rent of $411, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 7,540 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 68.8% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Docklands scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Docklands is served by Docklands Primary School.
Docklands is part of the Port Phillip statistical area in Victoria.
Docklands Details
| Postcode | 3008 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 15,495 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,957/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,182/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $411 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Population Density | 4922/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,540 |
| Australian Citizens | 45.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 50 (0.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8170652 |
| Longitude | 144.9419122 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Port Phillip |
| Local Government | Melbourne |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,208 (7.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,812 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 8,927 (57.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,601 (16.8%) |
| 65+ years | 944 (6.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 677 (4.4%) |
| Arthritis | 373 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 303 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 234 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 219 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 69 (0.4%) |
| Dementia | 11 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3,044 (40.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 3,514 (47.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 765 (10.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 132 (1.8%) |
Schools in Docklands
Suburbs Near Docklands
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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.