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Victoria · Postcode 3984
The Gurdies postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 83 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
The Gurdies 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 The Gurdies ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
The Gurdies vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | The Gurdies | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,037 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $260 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -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 Gurdies is a locality 83 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3984. It falls within the Melbourne - South East region. The local government area is Bass Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, The Gurdies has a population of 243 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,037, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in The Gurdies includes a median weekly rent of $260, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 113 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, The Gurdies scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
The Gurdies is part of the Cardinia statistical area in Victoria.
The Gurdies details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3984 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 243 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,037/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $564/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 17.0 km² |
| Population Density | 14/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 113 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.3863916 |
| Longitude | 145.5659261 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 83 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Cardinia |
| Local Government | Bass Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
| State Electorate | Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 21 (8.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 21 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 40 (16.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 83 (34.2%) |
| 65+ years | 83 (34.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 50 (20.6%) |
| Asthma | 28 (11.5%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (7.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (7.4%) |
| Cancer | 16 (6.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (3.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 34 (30.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 42 (37.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (31.5%) |
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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.