Victoria · Postcode 3533
Straten postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 344 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Straten 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 Straten ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Straten vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Straten | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,374 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Median age | 8 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Straten is a locality 344 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3533. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Buloke.
According to the 2021 Census, Straten has a population of 11 with a median age of 8. The median weekly household income is $2,374, above the VIC average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Straten scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Straten is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Straten details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3533 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 11 |
| Median Age | 8 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,274/week |
| Average Household Size | 4.5 persons |
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.3797 |
| Longitude | 142.576 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 344 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Buloke |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5 (45.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
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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.