Victoria · Postcode 3488
Turriff postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 339 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Turriff 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.
Detailed comparison table
Turriff vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Turriff | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,812 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,916 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -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.
Turriff is a locality 339 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3488. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Yarriambiack.
According to the 2021 Census, Turriff has a population of 30 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,812, close to the VIC average.
Housing in Turriff includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,916, 14 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Turriff scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Turriff is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Turriff details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3488 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 30 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,812/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $949/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,916 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 131.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 14 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.4989 |
| Longitude | 142.494 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 339 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Yarriambiack |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 6 (20.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (20.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 6 (20.0%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (23.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (16.7%) |
| Asthma | 5 (16.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (13.3%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (56.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 7 (43.8%) |
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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.