Sutherland Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Sutherland is a locality approximately 210 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Sutherland is 3477, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Sutherland has a population of 11,570 (5,554 males, 6,019 females). The median age is 37 years.
The median weekly household income in Sutherland is $1,949, with a median personal income of $1,109 per week.
The median weekly rent is $450 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.
In terms of birthplace, 89% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (498), New Zealand (168), and India (153).
76.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Sutherland shows 6,449 people employed (4,114 full-time, 1,717 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
The most common occupations are professionals (1,814), clerical & admin (647), and managers (636).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Sutherland has an IRSAD score of 1047 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Sutherland covers an area of 3.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3240 persons per km².
Statistically, Sutherland sits within the Murray River - Swan Hill area, part of the broader North West region. It falls under the Loddon local government area.
The federal electorate for Sutherland is Mallee (Rural).
Sutherland Details
| Postcode | 3477 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 11,570 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,949/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,109/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3240/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,147 |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 187 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -36.5586 |
| Longitude | 143.1840 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 210 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Loddon |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 1,798 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,095 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,218 (36.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,659 (23.0%) |
| 65+ years | 1,805 (15.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 1,216 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 407 (3.5%) |
| Arthritis | 367 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 262 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 251 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 160 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 156 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 60 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 532 (10.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,694 (52.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,512 (29.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 363 (7.1%) |