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Mirboo North 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 Mirboo North Compares
Mirboo North vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mirboo North | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,223 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $255 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,367 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈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.
Mirboo North is a locality 122 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3871. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is South Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Mirboo North has a population of 2,263 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,223, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. The Indigenous population is 21 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Mirboo North includes a median weekly rent of $255, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,367, with 869 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mirboo North scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Mirboo North include Mirboo North Secondary College and Mirboo North Primary School.
Mirboo North is part of the Latrobe Valley statistical area in Victoria.
Mirboo North Details
| Postcode | 3871 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,263 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,223/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $625/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $255 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,367 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 95.7 km² |
| Population Density | 24/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 869 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.3950602 |
| Longitude | 146.1498411 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 122 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Latrobe Valley |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 410 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 205 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 402 (17.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 651 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 594 (26.2%) |
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 | 316 (14.0%) |
| Asthma | 208 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 161 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 129 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 105 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 68 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 51 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 26 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 274 (32.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 334 (39.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 217 (25.5%) |
Schools in Mirboo North
Suburbs Near Mirboo North
Same Postcode (3871)
More Mirboo North 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.