Victoria · Postcode 3083
Kingsbury postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 13 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Kingsbury 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
Kingsbury vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kingsbury | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,399 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $361 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.3% +VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3083 covers Kingsbury, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Darebin.
According to the 2021 Census, Kingsbury has a population of 3,460 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,399, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 50 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Kingsbury includes a median weekly rent of $361, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 1,336 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 45.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kingsbury scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Kingsbury include Our Lady of the Way School and Kingsbury Primary School.
Kingsbury is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Kingsbury details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3083 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,460 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,399/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $617/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $361 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2714/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,336 |
| Australian Citizens | 67.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 50 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.715 |
| Longitude | 145.034 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Darebin |
| Federal Electorate | Scullin |
| State Electorate | Thomastown (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 450 (13.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 497 (14.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,292 (37.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 679 (19.6%) |
| 65+ years | 538 (15.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 277 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 257 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 176 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 125 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 76 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 40 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 25 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 165 (12.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 555 (42.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 424 (32.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 174 (13.2%) |
Schools in Kingsbury
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kingsbury. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.