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Victoria · Postcode 3451
Irishtown postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 98 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Irishtown 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 Irishtown ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Irishtown vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Irishtown | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 16 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈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.
Irishtown is a locality 98 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3451. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Mount Alexander.
According to the 2021 Census, Irishtown has a population of 16 with a median age of 16. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (18.8% of residents).
Housing in Irishtown includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, 5 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Irishtown scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Irishtown is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Irishtown details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3451 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 16 |
| Median Age | 16 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,083/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 4 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (18.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.15 |
| Longitude | 144.233333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 98 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (31.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (56.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3 (18.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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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.