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Victoria · Postcode 3799
Warburton postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 65 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Warburton 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 Warburton ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of VIC suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Warburton vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Warburton | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,147 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,400 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% +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.
Warburton is a locality 65 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3799. It falls within the Melbourne - Outer East region. The local government area is Yarra Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Warburton has a population of 2,020 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,147, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 21 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Warburton includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,400, with 810 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Warburton scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Warburton is served by Warburton Primary School.
Warburton is part of the Yarra Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Warburton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3799 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,020 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,147/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $599/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 132.5 km² |
| Population Density | 15/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 810 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.7525378 |
| Longitude | 145.6948397 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 65 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra Ranges |
| Local Government | Yarra Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Casey |
| State Electorate | Eildon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 292 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 192 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 331 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 719 (35.6%) |
| 65+ years | 491 (24.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 246 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 152 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 83 (4.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 75 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 73 (3.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 42 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 22 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 38 (4.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 355 (44.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 285 (35.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 122 (15.2%) |
Schools in Warburton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Warburton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.