Genoa 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 Genoa Compares
Genoa vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Genoa | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $754 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $867 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 60 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 16.7% +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.
Genoa is a locality 419 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3891. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is East Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Genoa has a population of 66 with a median age of 60. The median weekly household income is $754, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 16.7%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in Genoa includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $867, 26 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Genoa scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Genoa is part of the Gippsland - East statistical area in Victoria.
Genoa Details
| Postcode | 3891 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 66 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $754/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $390/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $867 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 380.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 26 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.4510835 |
| Longitude | 149.696092 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 419 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - East |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (9.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (19.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 26 (39.4%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (30.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 11 (16.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (13.6%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 5 (7.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (4.5%) |
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 | 7 (23.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6 (20.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (56.7%) |
Suburbs Near Genoa
Same Postcode (3891)
More Genoa Data
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.