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North Blackwood 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 North Blackwood Compares
North Blackwood vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | North Blackwood | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,800 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 59 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +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.
North Blackwood is a locality 69 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3458. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Hepburn.
According to the 2021 Census, North Blackwood has a population of 50 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the VIC average.
Housing in North Blackwood includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,800, 26 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, North Blackwood scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
North Blackwood is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
North Blackwood Details
| Postcode | 3458 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 50 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,800 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 12.3 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 26 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.416667 |
| Longitude | 144.366667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 69 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Hepburn |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (6.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3 (6.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 19 (38.0%) |
| 65+ years | 22 (44.0%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 9 (18.0%) |
| Asthma | 6 (12.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (12.0%) |
| Cancer | 5 (10.0%) |
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 (23.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (42.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (33.3%) |
Suburbs Near North Blackwood
Same Postcode (3458)
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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.