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Victoria · Postcode 3172
Springvale South postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 24 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Springvale South 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 Springvale South ranks: SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Springvale South vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Springvale South | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,498 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $351 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 38 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% +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 3172 covers Springvale South, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 24 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Greater Dandenong.
According to the 2021 Census, Springvale South has a population of 12,766 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,498, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 29 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in Springvale South includes a median weekly rent of $351, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 3,858 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Springvale South scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Springvale South area, including Keysborough Secondary College, Athol Road Primary School, Keysborough Primary School and others.
Springvale South is part of the Dandenong statistical area in Victoria.
Springvale South details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3172 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 12,766 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,498/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $559/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $351 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2783/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,858 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 29 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.9709927 |
| Longitude | 145.1485377 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Dandenong |
| Local Government | Greater Dandenong |
| Federal Electorate | Isaacs |
| State Electorate | Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,095 (16.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,753 (13.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,686 (28.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,154 (24.7%) |
| 65+ years | 2,082 (16.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 868 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 792 (6.2%) |
| Arthritis | 658 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 393 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 247 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 130 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 81 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 220 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,196 (31.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,407 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 964 (25.5%) |
Schools in Springvale South
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Springvale South. 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.