Laverton Postcode
Victoria
Laverton is a suburb in Victoria, situated around 18 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Laverton is 3028, and the telephone area code is 03.
According to the 2021 Census, Laverton has a population of 907 (588 males, 323 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Laverton is $1,097, with a median personal income of $1,239 per week.
The median weekly rent is $95 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $413.
In terms of birthplace, 84% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (55), South Africa (11), and Philippines (10).
50.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Laverton shows 327 people employed (243 full-time, 52 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
The most common occupations are machinery operators (36), professionals (30), and technicians & trades (30).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Laverton has an IRSAD score of 816 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Laverton covers an area of 11488.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Laverton sits within the Wyndham area, part of the broader Melbourne - West region. It falls under the Wyndham local government area.
The federal electorate for Laverton is Gellibrand (Inner Metropolitan).
The 3028 postcode is shared by Laverton along with Altona Meadows and Seabrook.
Laverton Details
| Postcode | 3028 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 907 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,097/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,239/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $95 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $413 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 11488.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 147 |
| Completed Year 12 | 24.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 59.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 236 (26.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.8592 |
| Longitude | 144.7704 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 18 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Gellibrand |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 110 (12.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 95 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 341 (37.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 299 (33.0%) |
| 65+ years | 57 (6.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 32 (3.5%) |
| Mental Health | 29 (3.2%) |
| Asthma | 25 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (1.5%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 5 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 25 (17.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 67 (45.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 35 (23.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (13.6%) |