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Kyneton 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 Kyneton Compares
Kyneton vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Kyneton | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,620 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,798 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -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.
Kyneton is a locality 79 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3444. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Macedon Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Kyneton has a population of 7,513 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,620, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 60 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Kyneton includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,798, with 2,867 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kyneton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Kyneton area, including Sacred Heart College, Kyneton High School, Kyneton Primary School and others.
Kyneton is part of the Upper Goulburn Valley statistical area in Victoria.
Kyneton Details
| Postcode | 3444 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 7,513 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,620/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $749/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,798 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 100.3 km² |
| Population Density | 75/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,867 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 60 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.233333 |
| Longitude | 144.45 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 79 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Goulburn Valley |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,266 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 669 (8.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,570 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,118 (28.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,875 (25.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 817 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 668 (8.9%) |
| Diabetes | 398 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 390 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 310 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 191 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 128 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 139 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 931 (33.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,126 (39.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 623 (22.1%) |
Schools in Kyneton
Suburbs Near Kyneton
Same Postcode (3444)
More Kyneton Data
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.