Smeaton Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Smeaton is a locality approximately 104 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Smeaton is 3364, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Smeaton has a population of 245 (124 males, 115 females). The median age is 51 years.
The median weekly household income in Smeaton is $1,354, with a median personal income of $747 per week.
The median weekly rent is $180 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,463.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (4), South Africa (4), and Germany (3).
88.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.7% speak another language.
The employment rate in Smeaton shows 104 people employed (73 full-time, 31 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
The most common occupations are managers (19), professionals (16), and technicians & trades (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Smeaton has an IRSAD score of 1001 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Smeaton covers an area of 82.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3 persons per km².
Statistically, Smeaton sits within the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton area, part of the broader Bendigo region. It falls under the Central Goldfields local government area.
The federal electorate for Smeaton is Mallee (Rural).
Smeaton Details
| Postcode | 3364 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 245 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,354/week |
| Median Personal Income | $747/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,463 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 82.3 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 107 |
| Completed Year 12 | 38.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.3333 |
| Longitude | 143.9500 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 104 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Central Goldfields |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 38 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 43 (17.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 71 (29.0%) |
| 65+ years | 76 (31.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 24 (10.0%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (5.9%) |
| Asthma | 12 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (3.3%) |
| Diabetes | 6 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 3 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 27 (25.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 41 (39.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 33 (31.4%) |