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Warragul 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 Warragul South Compares
Warragul South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Warragul South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,143 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,284 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% +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.
Warragul South is a locality 95 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3821. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Baw Baw.
According to the 2021 Census, Warragul South has a population of 280 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,143, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in Warragul South includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,284, with 86 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Warragul South scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Warragul South is part of the Baw Baw statistical area in Victoria.
Warragul South Details
| Postcode | 3821 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 280 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,143/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $841/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,284 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 27.8 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 86 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.2181003 |
| Longitude | 145.9247217 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 95 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Baw Baw |
| Local Government | Baw Baw |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 60 (21.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 54 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 81 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 48 (17.1%) |
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 | 21 (7.5%) |
| Asthma | 21 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (5.7%) |
| Cancer | 15 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.5%) |
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 | 11 (12.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 31 (36.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (51.2%) |
Suburbs Near Warragul South
Same Postcode (3821)
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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.