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Victoria · Postcode 3381
Pomonal postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 219 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Pomonal 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.
Detailed comparison table
Pomonal vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Pomonal | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,192 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% -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.
Pomonal is a locality 219 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3381. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Ararat.
According to the 2021 Census, Pomonal has a population of 356 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Pomonal includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,192, with 138 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Pomonal scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Pomonal is served by Pomonal Primary School.
Pomonal is part of the Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Pomonal details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3381 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 356 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $783/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,192 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 205.8 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 138 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.192222 |
| Longitude | 142.608889 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 219 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Grampians |
| Local Government | Ararat |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | Lowan (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 47 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 34 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 66 (18.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 128 (36.0%) |
| 65+ years | 85 (23.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 36 (10.1%) |
| Asthma | 22 (6.2%) |
| Cancer | 14 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 9 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 5 (1.4%) |
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 | 30 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 62 (45.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 43 (31.9%) |
Schools in Pomonal
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Pomonal. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Pomonal
Same Postcode (3381)
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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.