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Moriac 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 Moriac Compares
Moriac vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Moriac | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,486 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% -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.
Moriac is a locality 84 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3240. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Surf Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Moriac has a population of 852 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $2,486, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Moriac includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 273 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 95.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Moriac scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Moriac is served by Moriac Primary School.
Moriac is part of the Barwon - West statistical area in Victoria.
Moriac Details
| Postcode | 3240 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 852 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,486/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,002/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 17.9 km² |
| Population Density | 47/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 273 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.233333 |
| Longitude | 144.166667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 84 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Barwon - West |
| Local Government | Surf Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 217 (25.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 86 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 220 (25.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 220 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 107 (12.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 91 (10.7%) |
| Arthritis | 46 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 29 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.6%) |
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 | 22 (8.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 126 (48.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 114 (43.5%) |
Schools in Moriac
Suburbs Near Moriac
Same Postcode (3240)
More Moriac 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.