Rowsley Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Rowsley is a locality approximately 53 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Rowsley is 3340, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Rowsley has a population of 231 (118 males, 115 females). The median age is 41 years.
The median weekly household income in Rowsley is $1,937, with a median personal income of $823 per week.
The median weekly rent is $375 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,382.
In terms of birthplace, 90% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (9), Other countries (4), and Germany (3).
72.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 6.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Rowsley shows 94 people employed (58 full-time, 35 part-time).
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (13), managers (5), and community & personal service (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Rowsley has an IRSAD score of 1015 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Rowsley covers an area of 42.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 5 persons per km².
Statistically, Rowsley sits within the Melton - Bacchus Marsh area, part of the broader Melbourne - West region. It falls under the Melton local government area.
The federal electorate for Rowsley is Gorton (Outer Metropolitan).
Rowsley Details
| Postcode | 3340 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 231 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,937/week |
| Median Personal Income | $823/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $375 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,382 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 42.6 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 64 |
| Completed Year 12 | 26.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 74.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.7216 |
| Longitude | 144.3761 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 53 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Melton - Bacchus Marsh |
| Local Government | Melton |
| Federal Electorate | Gorton |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 49 (21.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 53 (22.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 59 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 51 (22.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 15 (6.4%) |
| Arthritis | 12 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 9 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (2.6%) |
| Asthma | 5 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.1%) |
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 | 5 (7.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 27 (39.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 36 (52.9%) |