Victoria · Postcode 3480
Laen postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 245 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Laen 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 Laen ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of VIC suburbs; rents sit in the cheapest 10% in VIC.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Laen vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Laen | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈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.
Laen is a locality 245 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3480. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Buloke.
According to the 2021 Census, Laen has a population of 4 with a median age of 57.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Laen scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Laen is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Laen details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3480 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Average Household Size | 4 persons |
| Area | 19.4 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.4313084 |
| Longitude | 142.8135209 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 245 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Buloke |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Ripon (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
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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.