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Victoria · Postcode 3087
Watsonia North postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 16 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Watsonia North vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Watsonia North | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,069 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $401 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,050 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3087 covers Watsonia North, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 16 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - North East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Banyule.
According to the 2021 Census, Watsonia North has a population of 3,799 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $2,069, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 16 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Watsonia North includes a median weekly rent of $401, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,050, with 1,368 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Watsonia North scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Watsonia North is served by Watsonia North Primary School.
Watsonia North is part of the Banyule statistical area in Victoria.
Watsonia North details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3087 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 3,799 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,069/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $401 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,050 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Population Density | 2619/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,368 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.7 |
| Longitude | 145.081 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 16 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Banyule |
| Local Government | Banyule |
| Federal Electorate | Jagajaga |
| State Electorate | Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 694 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 392 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,011 (26.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 918 (24.2%) |
| 65+ years | 785 (20.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 368 (9.7%) |
| Asthma | 333 (8.8%) |
| Diabetes | 196 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 163 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 119 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 57 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 62 (4.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 383 (28.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 618 (45.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 292 (21.5%) |
Schools in Watsonia North
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Watsonia North. 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.