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Victoria · Postcode 3990
Glen Forbes postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 85 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Glen Forbes 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
Glen Forbes vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Glen Forbes | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $308 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,134 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
Glen Forbes is a locality 85 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3990. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Bass Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Glen Forbes has a population of 118 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (4.2% of residents).
Housing in Glen Forbes includes a median weekly rent of $308, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,134, with 45 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glen Forbes scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Glen Forbes is part of the Gippsland - South West statistical area in Victoria.
Glen Forbes details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3990 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 118 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $621/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $308 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,134 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 25.8 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 45 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (4.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.4399786 |
| Longitude | 145.5247285 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 85 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - South West |
| Local Government | Bass Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
| State Electorate | Bass (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 12 (10.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 6 (5.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (14.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 51 (43.2%) |
| 65+ years | 31 (26.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 16 (13.6%) |
| Asthma | 10 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (6.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 4 (3.4%) |
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 | 5 (12.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (50.0%) |
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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.