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Maldon 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 Maldon Compares
Maldon vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Maldon | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,059 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $268 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 60 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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.
Maldon is a locality 120 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3463. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Mount Alexander.
According to the 2021 Census, Maldon has a population of 1,665 with a median age of 60. The median weekly household income is $1,059, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 4 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in Maldon includes a median weekly rent of $268, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 789 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maldon scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Maldon is served by Maldon Primary School.
Maldon is part of the Loddon - Elmore statistical area in Victoria.
Maldon Details
| Postcode | 3463 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,665 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,059/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $592/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $268 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 47.7 km² |
| Population Density | 35/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 789 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -36.9980464 |
| Longitude | 144.0685988 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 120 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Loddon - Elmore |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 151 (9.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 106 (6.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 217 (13.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 540 (32.4%) |
| 65+ years | 660 (39.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 255 (15.3%) |
| Asthma | 136 (8.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 136 (8.2%) |
| Cancer | 106 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 80 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 35 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 17 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 19 (2.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 302 (38.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 287 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 174 (22.3%) |
Schools in Maldon
Suburbs Near Maldon
Same Postcode (3463)
More Maldon 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.