Victoria · Postcode 3260
Kariah postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 156 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Kariah 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
Kariah vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kariah | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $163 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +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.
Kariah is a locality 156 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3260. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Corangamite.
According to the 2021 Census, Kariah has a population of 94 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in Kariah includes a median weekly rent of $163, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 36 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kariah scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Kariah is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Kariah details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3260 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 94 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $833/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $163 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 160.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 36 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.1340766 |
| Longitude | 143.2308428 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 156 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Corangamite |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | Polwarth (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 19 (20.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 16 (17.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (22.3%) |
| 65+ years | 25 (26.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 9 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 9 (9.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (7.4%) |
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 | 4 (11.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (38.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (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.