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Victoria · Postcode 3043
Gladstone Park postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 15 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Gladstone Park 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
Gladstone Park vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Gladstone Park | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,452 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $381 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,961 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% +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 3043 covers Gladstone Park, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Hume.
According to the 2021 Census, Gladstone Park has a population of 8,213 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,452, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 36 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Gladstone Park includes a median weekly rent of $381, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,961, with 2,981 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gladstone Park scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Gladstone Park area, including Gladstone Park Secondary College, Gladstone Park Primary School, School of the Good Shepherd and others.
Gladstone Park is part of the Tullamarine - Broadmeadows statistical area in Victoria.
Gladstone Park details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3043 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,213 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,452/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $610/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $381 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,961 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2126/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,981 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 36 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.6926696 |
| Longitude | 144.8951801 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Tullamarine - Broadmeadows |
| Local Government | Hume |
| Federal Electorate | Calwell |
| State Electorate | Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,404 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 866 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,100 (25.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,888 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,964 (23.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 883 (10.8%) |
| Asthma | 675 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 591 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 464 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 282 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 154 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 88 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 147 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,012 (34.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,204 (40.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 583 (19.8%) |
Schools in Gladstone Park
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Gladstone Park. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Gladstone Park
Same Postcode (3043)
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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.