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Victoria · Postcode 3318
Patyah postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 344 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Patyah 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.
Where Patyah ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Patyah vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Patyah | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,687 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 55 | 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.
Patyah is a locality 344 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3318. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is West Wimmera.
According to the 2021 Census, Patyah has a population of 58 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $1,687, close to the VIC average.
Housing in Patyah includes a median weekly rent of $150, 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below 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, Patyah scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Patyah is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Patyah details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3318 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 58 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,687/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $850/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 208.3 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -36.8338499 |
| Longitude | 141.2700543 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 344 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | West Wimmera |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Lowan (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 11 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (5.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 12 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 23 (39.7%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (20.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 6 (10.3%) |
| Arthritis | 4 (6.9%) |
| Asthma | 4 (6.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (5.2%) |
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 | 3 (18.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (43.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 6 (37.5%) |
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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.