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Jeparit 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 Jeparit Compares
Jeparit vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Jeparit | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $785 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $433 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.1% +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.
Jeparit is a locality 324 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3423. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Hindmarsh.
According to the 2021 Census, Jeparit has a population of 476 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $785, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 6 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Jeparit includes a median weekly rent of $120, median monthly mortgage repayment of $433, with 209 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Jeparit scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Jeparit is served by Jeparit Primary School.
Jeparit is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Jeparit Details
| Postcode | 3423 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 476 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $785/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $464/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $433 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 716.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 209 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.134382 |
| Longitude | 141.9791849 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 324 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Hindmarsh |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 59 (12.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 30 (6.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 69 (14.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 163 (34.2%) |
| 65+ years | 145 (30.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 83 (17.4%) |
| Asthma | 55 (11.6%) |
| Diabetes | 38 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 32 (6.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 21 (4.4%) |
| Dementia | 5 (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 | 11 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 74 (36.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 62 (30.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 57 (27.9%) |
Schools in Jeparit
Suburbs Near Jeparit
Same Postcode (3423)
More Jeparit 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.