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Korong Vale 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 Korong Vale Compares
Korong Vale vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Korong Vale | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $575 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $130 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $433 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 26.9% +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.
Korong Vale is a locality 197 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3520. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Loddon.
According to the 2021 Census, Korong Vale has a population of 143 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $575, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 26.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 9 (6.3% of residents).
Housing in Korong Vale includes a median weekly rent of $130, median monthly mortgage repayment of $433, with 70 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Korong Vale scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Korong Vale is part of the Loddon - Elmore statistical area in Victoria.
Korong Vale Details
| Postcode | 3520 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 143 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $415/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $130 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $433 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 27.3 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 70 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (6.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 26.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.3557749 |
| Longitude | 143.695912 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 197 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Loddon - Elmore |
| Local Government | Loddon |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (9.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (14.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 48 (33.6%) |
| 65+ years | 40 (28.0%) |
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 | 41 (28.7%) |
| Diabetes | 25 (17.5%) |
| Asthma | 20 (14.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (9.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 7 (4.9%) |
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 | 32 (49.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (23.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (27.7%) |
Suburbs Near Korong Vale
Same Postcode (3520)
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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.