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Victoria · Postcode 3482
Watchem West postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 265 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Watchem West 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.
Detailed comparison table
Watchem West vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Watchem West | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $400 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Watchem West is a locality 265 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3482. It falls within the North West region. The local government area is Yarriambiack.
According to the 2021 Census, Watchem West has a population of 29 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the VIC average.
Housing in Watchem West includes a median weekly rent of $150, median monthly mortgage repayment of $400, with 16 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Watchem West scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Watchem West is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Watchem West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3482 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 29 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $924/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 133.2 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 16 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.7% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.2008239 |
| Longitude | 142.7700132 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 265 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Yarriambiack |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
| State Electorate | Mildura (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (31.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (13.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 11 (37.9%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (13.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 3 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 3 (10.3%) |
| Cancer | 3 (10.3%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (100.0%) |
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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.