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Victoria · Postcode 3171
Springvale postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 22 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Springvale 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 ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Springvale vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Springvale | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,402 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $357 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,750 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 36 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% +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 3171 covers Springvale, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 22 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 has a population of 22,174 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,402, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 45 (0.2% of residents).
Housing in Springvale includes a median weekly rent of $357, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,750, with 7,165 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 41.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Springvale scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Springvale area, including Minaret College, Killester College, St Joseph's School and others.
Springvale is part of the Dandenong statistical area in Victoria.
Springvale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3171 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 22,174 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,402/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $558/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $357 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,750 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2000/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,165 |
| Australian Citizens | 64.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (0.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.9473307 |
| Longitude | 145.1541397 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Dandenong |
| Local Government | Greater Dandenong |
| Federal Electorate | Hotham |
| State Electorate | Mulgrave (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,214 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,950 (13.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,525 (33.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,856 (21.9%) |
| 65+ years | 3,632 (16.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,379 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 1,345 (6.1%) |
| Arthritis | 1,164 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 628 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 377 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 211 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 187 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 719 (10.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,724 (38.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,257 (32.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,296 (18.5%) |
Schools in Springvale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Springvale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Springvale
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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.