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Victoria · Postcode 3318
Edenhope postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 336 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Edenhope 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.
Where Edenhope ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Edenhope vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Edenhope | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $963 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $165 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈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.
Edenhope is a locality 336 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3318. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is West Wimmera.
According to the 2021 Census, Edenhope has a population of 937 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $963, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 20 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Edenhope includes a median weekly rent of $165, median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, with 413 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Edenhope scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Edenhope include Edenhope College and St Malachy's School.
Edenhope is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Edenhope details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3318 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 937 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $963/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $165 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 498.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 413 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 20 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.0307143 |
| Longitude | 141.2834751 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 336 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | West Wimmera |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Lowan (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 126 (13.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 57 (6.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 178 (19.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 268 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 306 (32.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 153 (16.3%) |
| Asthma | 91 (9.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 69 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 68 (7.3%) |
| Cancer | 40 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 39 (4.2%) |
| Dementia | 19 (2.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 20 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 136 (34.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 153 (38.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 89 (22.4%) |
Schools in Edenhope
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Edenhope. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Edenhope
Same Postcode (3318)
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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.