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Rowville 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 Rowville Compares
Rowville vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Rowville | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,205 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $441 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,055 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -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 3178 covers Rowville, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 27 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Outer East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Knox.
According to the 2021 Census, Rowville has a population of 33,571 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,205, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 145 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Rowville includes a median weekly rent of $441, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,055, with 11,398 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Rowville scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Rowville area, including Rowville Secondary College, Park Ridge Primary School, Rowville Primary School and others.
Rowville is part of the Knox statistical area in Victoria.
Rowville Details
| Postcode | 3178 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 33,571 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,205/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $839/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $441 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,055 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 21.8 km² |
| Population Density | 1542/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 11,398 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 145 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9210442 |
| Longitude | 145.2424941 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Knox |
| Local Government | Knox |
| Federal Electorate | Aston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,622 (16.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,574 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,958 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 10,136 (30.2%) |
| 65+ years | 5,288 (15.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 2,789 (8.3%) |
| Arthritis | 2,497 (7.4%) |
| Diabetes | 1,791 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,244 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 934 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 373 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 184 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 247 (2.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,740 (24.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 5,101 (45.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 3,224 (28.5%) |
Schools in Rowville
Suburbs Near Rowville
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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.