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Victoria · Postcode 3073
Reservoir postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 12 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Reservoir 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
Reservoir vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Reservoir | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,541 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,986 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% +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 3073 covers Reservoir, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 12 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, Reservoir has a population of 51,096 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,541, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 687 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Reservoir includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,986, with 20,261 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Reservoir scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 13 schools in the Reservoir area, including Reservoir High School, Reservoir West Primary School, Northern School For Autism and others.
Reservoir is part of the Darebin - North statistical area in Victoria.
Reservoir details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3073 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 51,096 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,541/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $741/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,986 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 19.0 km² |
| Population Density | 2685/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 20,261 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 687 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.7118644 |
| Longitude | 145.0107588 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 12 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Darebin - North |
| Local Government | Darebin |
| Federal Electorate | Cooper |
| State Electorate | Preston (Northern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,962 (15.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 5,228 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 17,484 (34.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 11,602 (22.7%) |
| 65+ years | 8,831 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4,415 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 4,051 (7.9%) |
| Diabetes | 2,741 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,831 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 1,203 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 727 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 415 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 2,243 (11.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 8,984 (45.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 6,182 (31.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,473 (12.4%) |
Schools in Reservoir
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Reservoir. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Reservoir
Same Postcode (3073)
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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.