Omeo Postcode

Victoria

3898
Postcode for Omeo, VIC
Phone area code: 03 · 246 km from Melbourne · Pop. 411
411
Population
54
Median Age
$1,131
Household Income/wk
$225
Median Rent/wk
4/10
SEIFA Advantage
591.3
Area (km²)
Did you know? Omeo is sparsely populated, covering 591.3 km² with just 411 residents.

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

Postcode3898
StateVictoria (VIC)
Phone Area Code03
Population (2021)411
Median Age54 years
Median Household Income$1,131/week
Median Personal Income$674/week
Median Weekly Rent$225
Median Monthly Mortgage$1,117
Average Household Size2.0 persons
Area591.3 km²
Population Density1/km²
Total Dwellings160
Completed Year 1234.8%
Australian Citizens83.2%
SEIFA IRSAD Decile4/10 (below average)
Latitude-37.1000
Longitude147.6000
Distance from Melbourne246 km
Region (SA4)Latrobe - Gippsland
Area (SA3)Gippsland - East
Local GovernmentAlpine
Federal ElectorateIndi

Age Profile

0–14 years44 (10.7%)
15–24 years27 (6.6%)
25–44 years74 (18.0%)
45–64 years138 (33.6%)
65+ years118 (28.7%)

Health Conditions (2021 Census)

Mental Health27 (6.6%)
Arthritis22 (5.4%)
Heart Disease19 (4.6%)
Lung Condition14 (3.4%)
Asthma9 (2.2%)
Cancer7 (1.7%)
Diabetes6 (1.5%)
Dementia4 (1.0%)

Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.

Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

No vehicle4 (2.6%)
1 vehicle48 (31.6%)
2 vehicles55 (36.2%)
3+ vehicles45 (29.6%)

Schools in Omeo

Omeo Primary School
Primary · Gov · ICSEA 1009 · 38 students

Nearby Suburbs in Gippsland - East