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Upper Plenty 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 Upper Plenty Compares
Upper Plenty vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Upper Plenty | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,687 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Upper Plenty is a locality 44 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3756. It falls within the Melbourne - North West region. The local government area is Mitchell.
According to the 2021 Census, Upper Plenty has a population of 415 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,687, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 3 (0.7% of residents).
Housing in Upper Plenty includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 127 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 96.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Plenty scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Upper Plenty is served by Upper Plenty Primary School.
Upper Plenty is part of the Macedon Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Upper Plenty Details
| Postcode | 3756 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 415 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,687/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $750/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 31.4 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 127 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.4238058 |
| Longitude | 145.0603633 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 44 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Macedon Ranges |
| Local Government | Mitchell |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 97 (23.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 45 (10.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 76 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 121 (29.2%) |
| 65+ years | 70 (16.9%) |
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)
| Asthma | 31 (7.5%) |
| Arthritis | 29 (7.0%) |
| Diabetes | 29 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.4%) |
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 | 30 (23.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (25.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 64 (50.8%) |
Schools in Upper Plenty
Suburbs Near Upper Plenty
Same Postcode (3756)
More Upper Plenty 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.