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Victoria · Postcode 3995
South Dudley postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 102 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
South Dudley 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.
Where South Dudley ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
South Dudley vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | South Dudley | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $993 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% +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.
South Dudley is a locality 102 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3995. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Bass Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, South Dudley has a population of 421 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $993, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in South Dudley includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 181 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, South Dudley scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
South Dudley is part of the Gippsland - South West statistical area in Victoria.
South Dudley details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3995 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 421 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $993/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $553/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 275/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 181 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -38.5899957 |
| Longitude | 145.5774025 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 102 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - South West |
| Local Government | Bass Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
| State Electorate | Bass (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 65 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 37 (8.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 112 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 110 (26.1%) |
| 65+ years | 90 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 58 (13.8%) |
| Asthma | 49 (11.6%) |
| Diabetes | 27 (6.4%) |
| Cancer | 17 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (3.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (3.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 11 (6.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 81 (45.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 70 (38.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (10.0%) |
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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.