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Eppalock Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Eppalock is a locality approximately 116 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Eppalock is 3551, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Eppalock has a population of 746 (391 males, 358 females). The median age is 43 years.
The median weekly household income in Eppalock is $1,883, with a median personal income of $747 per week.
The median weekly rent is $320 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,624.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Netherlands (9), New Zealand (7), and Other countries (7).
88.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Eppalock shows 367 people employed (201 full-time, 137 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
The most common occupations are professionals (74), managers (38), and technicians & trades (36).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Eppalock has an IRSAD score of 1001 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Eppalock covers an area of 84.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 9 persons per km².
Statistically, Eppalock sits within the Campaspe area, part of the broader Shepparton region. It falls under the Mount Alexander local government area.
The federal electorate for Eppalock is Nicholls (Rural).
Eppalock Details
| Postcode | 3551 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 746 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,883/week |
| Median Personal Income | $747/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,624 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 84.6 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 236 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.8512 |
| Longitude | 144.4561 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 116 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Campaspe |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 126 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 87 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 168 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 233 (31.2%) |
| 65+ years | 117 (15.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 84 (11.2%) |
| Asthma | 37 (4.9%) |
| Arthritis | 36 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 24 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 16 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (1.5%) |
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 | 35 (14.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 97 (41.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (43.8%) |