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Victoria · Postcode 3395
Reedy Dam postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 293 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Reedy Dam 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
Reedy Dam vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Reedy Dam | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 29 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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.
Reedy Dam is a remote community in Victoria, with postcode 3395. It lies roughly 293 km from Melbourne, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Buloke.
According to the 2021 Census, Reedy Dam has a population of 28 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the VIC average.
Housing in Reedy Dam includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 11 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Reedy Dam scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Reedy Dam is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Reedy Dam details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3395 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 28 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,031/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 73.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -35.9408 |
| Longitude | 142.638 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 293 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Buloke |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (21.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (17.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (50.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 3 (10.7%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (14.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 6 (21.4%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (10.7%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 7 (70.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3 (30.0%) |
Suburbs Near Reedy Dam
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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.