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Victoria · Postcode 3678
Milawa postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 201 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Milawa 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
Milawa vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Milawa | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,674 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $304 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% -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.
Milawa is a locality 201 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3678. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Wangaratta.
According to the 2021 Census, Milawa has a population of 588 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,674, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 6 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Milawa includes a median weekly rent of $304, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 216 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 90.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Milawa scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Milawa is served by Milawa Primary School.
Milawa is part of the Moira statistical area in Victoria.
Milawa details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3678 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 588 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,674/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $821/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $304 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 67.4 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 216 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.433333 |
| Longitude | 146.433333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 201 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Moira |
| Local Government | Wangaratta |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 123 (20.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 54 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 103 (17.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 176 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 138 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 74 (12.6%) |
| Asthma | 61 (10.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 36 (6.1%) |
| Cancer | 27 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (1.2%) |
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 | 42 (20.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 94 (45.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 71 (34.3%) |
Schools in Milawa
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Milawa. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Milawa
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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.