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Wattle Park 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 Park Compares
Wattle Park vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Wattle Park | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,305 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $470 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,338 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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 3128 covers Wattle Park, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 13 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - Inner East region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Burnside.
According to the 2021 Census, Wattle Park has a population of 1,885 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $2,305, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Wattle Park includes a median weekly rent of $470, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,338, with 683 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wattle Park scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Wattle Park is part of the Whitehorse - West statistical area in Victoria.
Wattle Park Details
| Postcode | 3128 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,885 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,305/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $952/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,338 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1661/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 683 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8383693 |
| Longitude | 145.1056319 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 13 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Inner East |
| Area (SA3) | Whitehorse - West |
| Local Government | Burnside |
| Federal Electorate | Chisholm |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 338 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 237 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 348 (18.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 542 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 418 (22.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 156 (8.3%) |
| Asthma | 102 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 91 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 76 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 73 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (0.6%) |
| Dementia | 9 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 185 (27.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 307 (46.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 163 (24.4%) |
Suburbs Near Wattle Park
Same Postcode (3128)
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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.