Victoria · Postcode 3268
Nirranda postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 205 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Nirranda 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
Nirranda vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Nirranda | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,562 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $160 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,842 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 60 | 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.
Nirranda is a locality 205 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3268. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Moyne.
According to the 2021 Census, Nirranda has a population of 50 with a median age of 60. The median weekly household income is $1,562, below the VIC average.
Housing in Nirranda includes a median weekly rent of $160, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,842, with 21 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nirranda scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Nirranda is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
Nirranda details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3268 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 50 |
| Median Age | 60 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,562/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $916/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $160 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,842 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 27.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 21 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.502099 |
| Longitude | 142.7829978 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 205 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Moyne |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | South-West Coast (Western 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 | 8 (16.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (46.0%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (32.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 5 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 4 (8.0%) |
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 | 5 (20.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3 (12.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (66.7%) |
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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.