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Hepburn Springs 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 Hepburn Springs Compares
Hepburn Springs vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hepburn Springs | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,232 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $341 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 58 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -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.
Hepburn Springs is a locality 91 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3461. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Hepburn.
According to the 2021 Census, Hepburn Springs has a population of 368 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $1,232, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Hepburn Springs includes a median weekly rent of $341, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 174 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hepburn Springs scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Hepburn Springs is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Hepburn Springs Details
| Postcode | 3461 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 368 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,232/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $788/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $341 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Population Density | 272/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 174 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.3147502 |
| Longitude | 144.1474662 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 91 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Hepburn |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 25 (6.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (4.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 62 (16.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 144 (39.1%) |
| 65+ years | 121 (32.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 44 (12.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 20 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 12 (3.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.6%) |
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 | 92 (55.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 52 (31.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (12.7%) |
Suburbs Near Hepburn Springs
Same Postcode (3461)
More Hepburn Springs 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.