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Ecklin South 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 Ecklin South Compares
Ecklin South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Ecklin South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,354 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Ecklin South is a locality 191 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3265. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Corangamite.
According to the 2021 Census, Ecklin South has a population of 222 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Ecklin South includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,354, with 78 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Ecklin South scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Ecklin South is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
Ecklin South Details
| Postcode | 3265 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 222 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $944/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,354 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 83.1 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 78 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.3854255 |
| Longitude | 142.8989392 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 191 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Corangamite |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 49 (22.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 26 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (29.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 60 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 26 (11.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 19 (8.6%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (6.3%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (1.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.8%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 13 (17.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (42.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 30 (40.0%) |
Suburbs Near Ecklin South
Same Postcode (3265)
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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.