Hilgay 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 Hilgay Compares
Hilgay vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hilgay | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,124 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $222 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈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.
Hilgay is a locality 296 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3315. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Southern Grampians.
According to the 2021 Census, Hilgay has a population of 29 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,124, above the VIC average.
Housing in Hilgay includes a median weekly rent of $222, 3 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, Hilgay scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Hilgay is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Hilgay Details
| Postcode | 3315 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 29 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,124/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $222 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 23.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 69.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.6249601 |
| Longitude | 141.6047566 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 296 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Southern Grampians |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (17.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (10.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (13.8%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (10.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Hilgay
Same Postcode (3315)
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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.