Victoria · Postcode 3294
Dunkeld postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 231 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Dunkeld 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.
Detailed comparison table
Dunkeld vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dunkeld | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,309 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% -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.
Dunkeld is a locality 231 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3294. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Southern Grampians.
According to the 2021 Census, Dunkeld has a population of 688 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,309, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 10 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Dunkeld includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 294 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dunkeld scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Dunkeld is served by Dunkeld Consolidated School.
Dunkeld is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Dunkeld details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3294 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 688 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,309/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $742/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 290.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 294 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.65 |
| Longitude | 142.35 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 231 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Southern Grampians |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | Lowan (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 117 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 43 (6.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 143 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 174 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 199 (28.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 74 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 53 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 22 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 20 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 85 (29.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 107 (36.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 91 (31.2%) |
Schools in Dunkeld
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dunkeld. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Dunkeld
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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.