Victoria · Postcode 3278
Purnim postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 214 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Purnim 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
Purnim vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Purnim | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,699 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,322 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -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.
Purnim is a locality 214 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3278. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Moyne.
According to the 2021 Census, Purnim has a population of 292 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,699, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (1.7% of residents).
Housing in Purnim includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,322, with 107 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Purnim scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Purnim is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
Purnim details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3278 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 292 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,699/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $746/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,322 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 55.4 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 107 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.2910882 |
| Longitude | 142.5953418 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 214 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Moyne |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | South-West Coast (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 45 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 23 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 76 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 102 (34.9%) |
| 65+ years | 43 (14.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 34 (11.6%) |
| Arthritis | 21 (7.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 9 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (2.7%) |
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 | 22 (22.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 45 (45.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 32 (32.3%) |
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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.