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Fawcett 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 Fawcett Compares
Fawcett vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Fawcett | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,035 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $425 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,560 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Fawcett is a locality 102 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3714. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Murrindindi.
According to the 2021 Census, Fawcett has a population of 82 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $2,035, above the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (3.7% of residents).
Housing in Fawcett includes a median weekly rent of $425, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,560, with 33 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fawcett scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Fawcett is part of the Upper Goulburn Valley statistical area in Victoria.
Fawcett Details
| Postcode | 3714 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 82 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,035/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $982/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $425 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,560 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 68.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 33 |
| Australian Citizens | 98.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (3.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.1098593 |
| Longitude | 145.7081721 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 102 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Goulburn Valley |
| Local Government | Murrindindi |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 17 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (4.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (15.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 34 (41.5%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (19.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 13 (15.9%) |
| Asthma | 13 (15.9%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (3.7%) |
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 | 5 (16.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 17 (56.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (26.7%) |
Suburbs Near Fawcett
Same Postcode (3714)
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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.