Victoria · Postcode 3329
Shelford postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 90 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Shelford 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.
Detailed comparison table
Shelford vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Shelford | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,778 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,330 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈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.
Shelford is a locality 90 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3329. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Golden Plains.
According to the 2021 Census, Shelford has a population of 263 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,778, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 3 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Shelford includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,330, with 93 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Shelford scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Shelford is served by Shelford Primary School.
Shelford is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Shelford details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3329 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 263 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,778/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $747/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,330 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 178.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 93 |
| Australian Citizens | 94.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.016667 |
| Longitude | 143.966667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 90 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Golden Plains |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
| State Electorate | Polwarth (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 59 (22.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 24 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 65 (24.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 71 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 38 (14.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 40 (15.2%) |
| Arthritis | 18 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (16.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 38 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (38.5%) |
Schools in Shelford
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Shelford. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.