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Samaria 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 Samaria Compares
Samaria vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Samaria | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,125 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $163 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -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.
Samaria is a locality 149 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3673. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Benalla.
According to the 2021 Census, Samaria has a population of 57 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,125, below the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (5.3% of residents).
Housing in Samaria includes a median weekly rent of $163, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 29 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Samaria scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Samaria is part of the Wangaratta - Benalla statistical area in Victoria.
Samaria Details
| Postcode | 3673 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 57 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $857/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $163 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 39.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 29 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (5.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -36.8090593 |
| Longitude | 146.070298 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 149 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wangaratta - Benalla |
| Local Government | Benalla |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3 (5.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 18 (31.6%) |
| 65+ years | 23 (40.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (5.3%) |
| Asthma | 3 (5.3%) |
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 | 8 (26.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (26.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 14 (46.7%) |
Suburbs Near Samaria
Same Postcode (3673)
More Samaria 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.