Omeo Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Omeo is a locality approximately 246 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Omeo is 3898, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Omeo has a population of 411 (206 males, 204 females). The median age is 54 years.
The median weekly household income in Omeo is $1,131, with a median personal income of $674 per week.
The median weekly rent is $225 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,117.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (4), Vietnam (4), and Other countries (4).
84.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Omeo shows 178 people employed (85 full-time, 81 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (23), professionals (16), and technicians & trades (13).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Omeo has an IRSAD score of 960 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Omeo covers an area of 591.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Omeo sits within the Gippsland - East area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the Alpine local government area.
The federal electorate for Omeo is Indi (Rural).
Omeo Details
| Postcode | 3898 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 411 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,131/week |
| Median Personal Income | $674/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,117 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 persons |
| Area | 591.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 160 |
| Completed Year 12 | 34.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.1000 |
| Longitude | 147.6000 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 246 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - East |
| Local Government | Alpine |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 44 (10.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 74 (18.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 138 (33.6%) |
| 65+ years | 118 (28.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 27 (6.6%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 19 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (3.4%) |
| Asthma | 9 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 7 (1.7%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 48 (31.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 55 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 45 (29.6%) |