Thorpdale Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Thorpdale is a locality approximately 119 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Thorpdale is 3835, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Thorpdale has a population of 475 (243 males, 235 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Thorpdale is $1,220, with a median personal income of $613 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 94% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Italy (7), India (6), and Philippines (4).
90.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Thorpdale shows 228 people employed (123 full-time, 91 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (23), managers (21), and technicians & trades (12).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Thorpdale has an IRSAD score of 953 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Thorpdale covers an area of 65.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 7 persons per km².
Statistically, Thorpdale sits within the Gippsland - South West area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the South Gippsland local government area.
The federal electorate for Thorpdale is Monash (Rural).
Thorpdale Details
| Postcode | 3835 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 475 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,220/week |
| Median Personal Income | $613/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 65.7 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 185 |
| Completed Year 12 | 29.3% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.2927 |
| Longitude | 146.1812 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 119 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - South West |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 87 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 52 (10.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 98 (20.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 142 (29.9%) |
| 65+ years | 102 (21.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 46 (9.6%) |
| Arthritis | 28 (5.9%) |
| Asthma | 22 (4.6%) |
| Cancer | 13 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 11 (2.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 37 (20.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 69 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 70 (38.5%) |