Watchem 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 Watchem Compares
Watchem vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Watchem | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,031 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $175 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $477 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 56 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +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 is a locality 262 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 Buloke.
According to the 2021 Census, Watchem has a population of 124 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $1,031, below the VIC average.
Housing in Watchem includes a median weekly rent of $175, median monthly mortgage repayment of $477, with 50 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Watchem scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Watchem is part of the Murray River - Swan Hill statistical area in Victoria.
Watchem Details
| Postcode | 3482 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 124 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,031/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $465/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $175 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $477 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 112.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 50 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.6% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.1545324 |
| Longitude | 142.8617484 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 262 km |
| Region (SA4) | North West |
| Area (SA3) | Murray River - Swan Hill |
| Local Government | Buloke |
| Federal Electorate | Mallee |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 14 (11.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (10.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (7.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 51 (41.1%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (25.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 27 (21.8%) |
| Asthma | 18 (14.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (9.7%) |
| Diabetes | 10 (8.1%) |
| Cancer | 7 (5.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (3.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (6.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 15 (30.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 15 (30.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 17 (34.0%) |
Suburbs Near Watchem
Same Postcode (3482)
More Watchem 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.