Springfield Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Springfield is a locality approximately 56 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Springfield is 3434, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Springfield has a population of 4,310 (2,075 males, 2,232 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Springfield is $2,008, with a median personal income of $805 per week.
The median weekly rent is $390 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,120.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (79), New Zealand (67), and South Africa (39).
87.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Springfield shows 2,165 people employed (1,148 full-time, 761 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (484), community & personal service (195), and clerical & admin (195).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Springfield has an IRSAD score of 1005 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Springfield covers an area of 4.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 940 persons per km².
Statistically, Springfield sits within the Macedon Ranges area, part of the broader Melbourne - North West region. It falls under the Macedon Ranges local government area.
The federal electorate for Springfield is McEwen (Rural).
The 3434 postcode is shared by Springfield along with Cherokee, Kerrie and Romsey.
Springfield Details
| Postcode | 3434 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,310 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,008/week |
| Median Personal Income | $805/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,120 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 940/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,519 |
| Completed Year 12 | 43.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 207 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.3230 |
| Longitude | 144.8181 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 56 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Macedon Ranges |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | McEwen |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 857 (19.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 594 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,119 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,162 (27.0%) |
| 65+ years | 572 (13.3%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 548 (12.7%) |
| Asthma | 184 (4.3%) |
| Arthritis | 155 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 107 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 86 (2.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 84 (2.0%) |
| Cancer | 57 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 12 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 73 (4.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 452 (30.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 640 (42.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 339 (22.5%) |