Meatian 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 Meatian Compares
Meatian vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Meatian | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,249 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $800 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Meatian is a locality 288 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3585. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Swan Hill.
According to the 2021 Census, Meatian has a population of 19 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,249, above the VIC average.
Housing in Meatian includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $800, with 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Meatian scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Meatian is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Meatian Details
| Postcode | 3585 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 19 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,249/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $899/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 50.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.5735971 |
| Longitude | 143.3402073 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 288 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Swan Hill |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (21.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 8 (42.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (15.8%) |
| 65+ years | 3 (15.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Suburbs Near Meatian
Same Postcode (3585)
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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.