Victoria · Postcode 3221
Kennett River postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 135 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Kennett River 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 Kennett River ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kennett River vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kennett River | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Kennett River is a locality 135 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3221. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Colac Otway.
According to the 2021 Census, Kennett River has a population of 74 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the VIC average.
Housing in Kennett River includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 28 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kennett River scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Kennett River is part of the Geelong statistical area in Victoria.
Kennett River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3221 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 74 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $966/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 31.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 28 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.6657459 |
| Longitude | 143.8574394 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 135 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Geelong |
| Local Government | Colac Otway |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | South Barwon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (13.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 13 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 27 (36.5%) |
| 65+ years | 8 (10.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 9 (12.2%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (8.1%) |
| Asthma | 4 (5.4%) |
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 | 10 (35.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (32.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (32.1%) |
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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.