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Scoresby 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 Scoresby Compares
Scoresby vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Scoresby | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,965 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $406 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,023 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈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 3179 covers Scoresby, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 25 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, Scoresby has a population of 6,066 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,965, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 42 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Scoresby includes a median weekly rent of $406, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,023, with 2,074 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Scoresby scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Scoresby include St Jude the Apostle School, Scoresby Secondary College and Scoresby Primary School.
Scoresby is part of the Knox statistical area in Victoria.
Scoresby Details
| Postcode | 3179 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,066 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,965/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $765/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $406 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,023 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 8.7 km² |
| Population Density | 698/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,074 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 42 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.9042587 |
| Longitude | 145.220397 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Knox |
| Local Government | Knox |
| Federal Electorate | Aston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,053 (17.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 832 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,606 (26.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,631 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 939 (15.5%) |
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)
| Asthma | 511 (8.4%) |
| Arthritis | 393 (6.5%) |
| Diabetes | 322 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 201 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 140 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 78 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 52 (2.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 570 (27.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 943 (46.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 486 (23.7%) |
Schools in Scoresby
Suburbs Near Scoresby
More Scoresby 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.