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Warracknabeal Postcode
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Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Warracknabeal Compares
Warracknabeal vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Warracknabeal | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,079 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $737 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -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.
Warracknabeal is a locality 287 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3393. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Yarriambiack.
According to the 2021 Census, Warracknabeal has a population of 2,359 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,079, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 55 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Warracknabeal includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $737, with 1,018 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 79.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Warracknabeal scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Warracknabeal area, including Warracknabeal Secondary College, Warracknabeal Primary School, St Mary's School and others.
Warracknabeal is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Warracknabeal Details
| Postcode | 3393 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,359 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,079/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $637/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $737 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 290.4 km² |
| Population Density | 8/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,018 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 55 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.252755 |
| Longitude | 142.3919552 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 287 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Yarriambiack |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 368 (15.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 218 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 453 (19.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 618 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 699 (29.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 412 (17.5%) |
| Asthma | 276 (11.7%) |
| Diabetes | 165 (7.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 149 (6.3%) |
| Cancer | 97 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 79 (3.3%) |
| Dementia | 24 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 73 (7.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 365 (36.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 363 (36.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 187 (18.9%) |
Schools in Warracknabeal
Suburbs Near Warracknabeal
Same Postcode (3393)
More Warracknabeal 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.