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Victoria · Postcode 3031
Flemington postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 5 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Flemington 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
Flemington vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Flemington | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,525 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,074 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% +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 3031 covers Flemington, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 5 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Moonee Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Flemington has a population of 7,025 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,525, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 41 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Flemington includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,074, with 3,118 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 62.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Flemington scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Flemington area, including Mount Alexander 7-12 College, Flemington Primary School, Debney Meadows Primary School and others.
Flemington is part of the Melbourne City statistical area in Victoria.
Flemington details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3031 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,025 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,525/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $890/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,074 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2448/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,118 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 41 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.7833035 |
| Longitude | 144.9277474 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner |
| Area (SA3) | Melbourne City |
| Local Government | Moonee Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Melbourne |
| State Electorate | Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,001 (14.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 783 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,862 (40.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,532 (21.8%) |
| 65+ years | 843 (12.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 613 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 404 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 299 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 149 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 146 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 69 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 42 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 707 (23.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,620 (53.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 579 (19.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 141 (4.6%) |
Schools in Flemington
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Flemington. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.