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Maryborough 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 Maryborough Compares
Maryborough vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Maryborough | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $876 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,000 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +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.
Maryborough is a locality 137 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3465. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Central Goldfields.
According to the 2021 Census, Maryborough has a population of 8,160 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $876, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 208 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Maryborough includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,000, with 3,639 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Maryborough scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Maryborough include Maryborough Education Centre, Highview College and St Augustine's School.
Maryborough is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Maryborough Details
| Postcode | 3465 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 8,160 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $876/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $511/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 46.1 km² |
| Population Density | 177/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,639 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 208 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.0473301 |
| Longitude | 143.7446068 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 137 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Central Goldfields |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,209 (14.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 776 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,467 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,055 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 2,649 (32.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,375 (16.9%) |
| Asthma | 889 (10.9%) |
| Diabetes | 627 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 615 (7.5%) |
| Cancer | 401 (4.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 394 (4.8%) |
| Dementia | 121 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 277 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,571 (44.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,145 (32.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 550 (15.5%) |
Schools in Maryborough
Suburbs Near Maryborough
Same Postcode (3465)
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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.