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Victoria · Postcode 3442
Rochford postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 61 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Rochford 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.
Where Rochford ranks: rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Rochford vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Rochford | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,624 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $406 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,907 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +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.
Rochford is a locality 61 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3442. It falls within the Melbourne - North West region. The local government area is Macedon Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Rochford has a population of 71 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,624, below the VIC average.
Housing in Rochford includes a median weekly rent of $406, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,907, with 27 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rochford scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Rochford is part of the Macedon Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Rochford details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3442 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 71 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,624/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,042/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $406 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,907 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 15.1 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 27 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.316667 |
| Longitude | 144.683333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 61 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Macedon Ranges |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (25.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 4 (5.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 14 (19.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 26 (36.6%) |
| 65+ years | 11 (15.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 10 (14.1%) |
| Asthma | 5 (7.0%) |
| Cancer | 4 (5.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (4.2%) |
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 | 5 (17.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (37.9%) |
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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.