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Victoria · Postcode 3482
Morton Plains postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 268 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Morton Plains 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
Morton Plains vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Morton Plains | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 49 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Morton Plains is a locality 268 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3482. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Buloke.
According to the 2021 Census, Morton Plains has a population of 10 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (30.0% of residents).
Housing in Morton Plains includes a 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Morton Plains scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Morton Plains is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Morton Plains details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3482 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 10 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $762/week |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 136.0 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 40.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (30.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.084012 |
| Longitude | 142.8668064 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 268 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Buloke |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (40.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (40.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
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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.