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Narbethong 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 Narbethong Compares
Narbethong vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Narbethong | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,542 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $191 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,472 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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.
Narbethong is a locality 70 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3778. It falls within the Melbourne - Outer East region. The local government area is Murrindindi.
According to the 2021 Census, Narbethong has a population of 201 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,542, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Narbethong includes a median weekly rent of $191, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,472, with 84 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 93.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Narbethong scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Narbethong is part of the Yarra Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Narbethong Details
| Postcode | 3778 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 201 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,542/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $790/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $191 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,472 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 154.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 84 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.5233314 |
| Longitude | 145.6710457 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 70 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra Ranges |
| Local Government | Murrindindi |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (5.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 85 (42.3%) |
| 65+ years | 48 (23.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 19 (9.5%) |
| Arthritis | 18 (9.0%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 6 (3.0%) |
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 | 15 (19.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (34.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 37 (46.8%) |
Suburbs Near Narbethong
Same Postcode (3778)
More Narbethong 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.