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Victoria · Postcode 3446
Malmsbury postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 86 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Malmsbury 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.
Detailed comparison table
Malmsbury vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Malmsbury | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,636 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,324 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Malmsbury is a locality 86 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3446. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Macedon Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Malmsbury has a population of 905 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,636, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 14 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Malmsbury includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,324, with 350 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Malmsbury scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Malmsbury is served by Malmsbury Primary School.
Malmsbury is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Malmsbury details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3446 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 905 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,636/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $769/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,324 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 36.3 km² |
| Population Density | 25/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 350 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.188889 |
| Longitude | 144.385 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 86 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 162 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 74 (8.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 203 (22.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 295 (32.6%) |
| 65+ years | 173 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 94 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 83 (9.2%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 27 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 23 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 8 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 97 (27.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 164 (46.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 86 (24.2%) |
Schools in Malmsbury
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Malmsbury. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Malmsbury
Same Postcode (3446)
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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.