Riverside 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 Riverside Compares
Riverside vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Riverside | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,666 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $280 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,430 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% -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.
Riverside is a locality 269 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3401. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Horsham.
According to the 2021 Census, Riverside has a population of 287 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,666, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Riverside includes a median weekly rent of $280, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,430, with 93 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Riverside scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Riverside is part of the Glenelg - Southern Grampians statistical area in Victoria.
Riverside Details
| Postcode | 3401 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 287 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,666/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $924/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $280 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,430 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 27.0 km² |
| Population Density | 11/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 93 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.7255562 |
| Longitude | 142.2443444 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 269 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Glenelg - Southern Grampians |
| Local Government | Horsham |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 64 (22.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 29 (10.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 60 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 97 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 47 (16.4%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 22 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 17 (5.9%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 9 (3.1%) |
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 | 9 (10.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 40 (44.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (44.9%) |
Suburbs Near Riverside
Same Postcode (3401)
More Riverside Data
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.