Victoria · Postcode 3060
Fawkner postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 13 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Fawkner 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
Fawkner vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Fawkner | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,428 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $376 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,876 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% +VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3060 covers Fawkner, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moreland.
According to the 2021 Census, Fawkner has a population of 14,274 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,428, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 53 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Fawkner includes a median weekly rent of $376, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,876, with 4,704 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fawkner scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Fawkner area, including Darul Ulum College of Victoria, Fawkner Primary School, John Fawkner Secondary College and others.
Fawkner is part of the Tullamarine - Broadmeadows statistical area in Victoria.
Fawkner details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3060 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 14,274 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,428/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $592/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $376 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,876 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 5.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2729/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,704 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 53 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.6969273 |
| Longitude | 144.9666905 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tullamarine - Broadmeadows |
| Local Government | Moreland |
| Federal Electorate | Wills |
| State Electorate | Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,021 (21.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,731 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,507 (31.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,761 (19.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,250 (15.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,109 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 972 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 891 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 518 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 291 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 159 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 110 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 478 (10.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,929 (41.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,485 (32.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 727 (15.7%) |
Schools in Fawkner
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Fawkner. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Fawkner
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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.