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Wattle Flat 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 Wattle Flat Compares
Wattle Flat vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wattle Flat | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,250 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,710 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.8% +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.
Wattle Flat is a locality 96 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3352. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Moorabool.
According to the 2021 Census, Wattle Flat has a population of 104 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $2,250, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (3.8% of residents).
Housing in Wattle Flat includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,710, 35 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, Wattle Flat scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Wattle Flat is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Wattle Flat Details
| Postcode | 3352 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 104 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,250/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $822/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,710 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 11.0 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 35 |
| Australian Citizens | 96.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (3.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.48539 |
| Longitude | 143.9487179 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 96 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Moorabool |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 16 (15.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 11 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 11 (10.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 46 (44.2%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (15.4%) |
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 | 12 (11.5%) |
| Asthma | 8 (7.7%) |
| Cancer | 6 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 3 (2.9%) |
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 | 5 (13.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 11 (29.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 21 (56.8%) |
Suburbs Near Wattle Flat
Same Postcode (3352)
More Wattle Flat 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.