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Pental Island 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 Pental Island Compares
Pental Island vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Pental Island | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,055 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,279 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -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.
Pental Island is a locality 293 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3586. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Swan Hill.
According to the 2021 Census, Pental Island has a population of 159 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,055, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Pental Island includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,279, with 56 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pental Island scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Pental Island is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Pental Island Details
| Postcode | 3586 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 159 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,055/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $884/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,279 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 79.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 56 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.3985004 |
| Longitude | 143.6573007 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 293 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Swan Hill |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 28 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 16 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 30 (18.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 42 (26.4%) |
| 65+ years | 36 (22.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 15 (9.4%) |
| Asthma | 9 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 4 (2.5%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.9%) |
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 | 6 (12.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (48.9%) |
Suburbs Near Pental Island
Same Postcode (3586)
More Pental Island 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.