Victoria · Postcode 3585
Kunat postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 286 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Kunat 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 Kunat ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kunat vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kunat | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,749 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $120 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $850 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 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.
Kunat is a locality 286 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3585. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Swan Hill.
According to the 2021 Census, Kunat has a population of 45 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,749, close to the VIC average.
Housing in Kunat includes a median weekly rent of $120, median monthly mortgage repayment of $850, with 13 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kunat scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Kunat is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Kunat details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3585 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 45 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,749/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,062/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $120 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $850 |
| Average Household Size | 3.6 persons |
| Area | 116.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 13 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.5140079 |
| Longitude | 143.5379778 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 286 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Swan Hill |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (24.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 16 (35.6%) |
| 65+ years | 9 (20.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (6.7%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (30.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (70.0%) |
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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.