Oakvale 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 Oakvale Compares
Oakvale vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Oakvale | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Oakvale is a locality 245 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3540. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Gannawarra.
According to the 2021 Census, Oakvale has a population of 19 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (26.3% of residents).
Housing in Oakvale includes a 6 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Oakvale scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Oakvale is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Oakvale Details
| Postcode | 3540 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 19 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 67.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (26.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.9300673 |
| Longitude | 143.5432638 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 245 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Gannawarra |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (15.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (31.6%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (100.0%) |
Suburbs Near Oakvale
Same Postcode (3540)
More Oakvale 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.