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Wantirna South 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 Wantirna South Compares
Wantirna South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wantirna South | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,915 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $441 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈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.
Postcode 3152 covers Wantirna South, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 25 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Outer East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Knox.
According to the 2021 Census, Wantirna South has a population of 20,754 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,915, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 73 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Wantirna South includes a median weekly rent of $441, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 7,278 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wantirna South scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 7 schools in the Wantirna South area, including Waverley Christian College, The Knox School, St Andrews Christian College and others.
Wantirna South is part of the Knox statistical area in Victoria.
Wantirna South Details
| Postcode | 3152 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 20,754 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,915/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $751/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $441 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 14.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1466/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7,278 |
| Australian Citizens | 81.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 73 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8769518 |
| Longitude | 145.2329617 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Knox |
| Local Government | Knox |
| Federal Electorate | Aston |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,278 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,525 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,210 (25.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 5,318 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 4,425 (21.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,660 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 1,609 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 1,260 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 932 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 628 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 261 (1.3%) |
| Dementia | 254 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 363 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,205 (30.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 3,084 (42.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,550 (21.5%) |
Schools in Wantirna South
Suburbs Near Wantirna South
Same Postcode (3152)
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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.