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Victoria · Postcode 3678
Waldara postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 204 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Waldara 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 Waldara ranks: household income is in the top 10% of VIC suburbs; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Waldara vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Waldara | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,456 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% -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.
Waldara is a locality 204 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3678. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Wangaratta.
According to the 2021 Census, Waldara has a population of 677 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $2,456, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Waldara includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 227 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 97.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Waldara scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Waldara is part of the Moira statistical area in Victoria.
Waldara details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3678 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 677 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,456/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,014/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population Density | 80/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 227 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -36.318486 |
| Longitude | 146.2873482 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 204 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Moira |
| Local Government | Wangaratta |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 128 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 87 (12.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 117 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 206 (30.4%) |
| 65+ years | 139 (20.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 60 (8.9%) |
| Asthma | 56 (8.3%) |
| Cancer | 27 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 24 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.6%) |
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 | 25 (11.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 109 (50.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 83 (38.2%) |
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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.