Preston 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 Preston Compares
Preston vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Preston | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,844 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $392 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3072 covers Preston, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 9 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Darebin.
According to the 2021 Census, Preston has a population of 33,790 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,844, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 325 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Preston includes a median weekly rent of $392, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 13,645 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 41.2% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Preston scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
There are 11 schools in the Preston area, including Preston High School, East Preston Islamic College, Preston West Primary School and others.
Preston is part of the Darebin - North statistical area in Victoria.
Preston Details
| Postcode | 3072 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 33,790 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,844/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $872/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $392 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2962/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 13,645 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 325 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7399362 |
| Longitude | 145.0107588 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Darebin - North |
| Local Government | Darebin |
| Federal Electorate | Cooper |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,065 (15.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3,441 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 12,613 (37.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 8,152 (24.1%) |
| 65+ years | 4,518 (13.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,931 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 2,318 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 1,459 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,022 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 725 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 382 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 201 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,744 (13.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 6,449 (47.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,887 (28.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,386 (10.3%) |
Schools in Preston
Suburbs Near Preston
Same Postcode (3072)
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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.