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Victoria · Postcode 3797
Gilderoy postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 67 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Gilderoy 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.
Where Gilderoy ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Gilderoy vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Gilderoy | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $550 +VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 59 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈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.
Gilderoy is a locality 67 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3797. It falls within the Melbourne - Outer East region. The local government area is Yarra Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Gilderoy has a population of 62 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the VIC average.
Housing in Gilderoy includes a median weekly rent of $550, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 26 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above 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, Gilderoy scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Gilderoy is part of the Yarra Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Gilderoy details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3797 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 62 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $525/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 26 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.851396 |
| Longitude | 145.7249828 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 67 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra Ranges |
| Local Government | Yarra Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Casey |
| State Electorate | Eildon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (6.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (12.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 24 (38.7%) |
| 65+ years | 19 (30.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 12 (19.4%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (9.7%) |
| Asthma | 6 (9.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (9.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 4 (6.5%) |
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 | 9 (33.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (33.3%) |
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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.