The Cove Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How The Cove Compares
The Cove vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | The Cove | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,249 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 61 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈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.
The Cove is a locality 212 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3268. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Moyne.
According to the 2021 Census, The Cove has a population of 18 with a median age of 61. The median weekly household income is $2,249, above the VIC average.
Housing in The Cove includes a median weekly rent of $100, 9 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 50.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Cove scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
The Cove is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
The Cove Details
| Postcode | 3268 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 18 |
| Median Age | 61 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,249/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $900/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 7.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 9 |
| Australian Citizens | 61.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -38.4867398 |
| Longitude | 142.6974476 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 212 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Moyne |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 4 (22.2%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (66.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 4 (22.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near The Cove
Same Postcode (3268)
More The Cove Data
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.