Magpie 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 Magpie Compares
Magpie vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Magpie | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,097 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $270 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,690 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -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.
Magpie is a locality 100 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3352. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Ballarat.
According to the 2021 Census, Magpie has a population of 368 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,097, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Magpie includes a median weekly rent of $270, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,690, with 126 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Magpie scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Magpie is served by Magpie Primary School.
Magpie is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Magpie Details
| Postcode | 3352 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 368 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,097/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $653/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $270 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,690 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Population Density | 37/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 126 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.6275666 |
| Longitude | 143.8508908 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 100 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 52 (14.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 52 (14.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 53 (14.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 123 (33.4%) |
| 65+ years | 82 (22.3%) |
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 | 37 (10.1%) |
| Asthma | 30 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 20 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 13 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (2.4%) |
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 | 13 (11.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 45 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 57 (49.6%) |
Schools in Magpie
Suburbs Near Magpie
Same Postcode (3352)
More Magpie 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.