Wentworth Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Wentworth is a locality approximately 230 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Wentworth is 3875, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Wentworth has a population of 1,577 (790 males, 786 females). The median age is 56 years.
The median weekly household income in Wentworth is $952, with a median personal income of $496 per week.
The median weekly rent is $200 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $878.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (26), Philippines (16), and Other countries (14).
82.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Wentworth shows 523 people employed (283 full-time, 195 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
The most common occupations are professionals (76), community & personal service (47), and managers (38).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Wentworth has an IRSAD score of 880 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Wentworth covers an area of 1636.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Wentworth sits within the Wellington area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the East Gippsland local government area.
The federal electorate for Wentworth is Gippsland (Rural).
Wentworth Details
| Postcode | 3875 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,577 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income | $952/week |
| Median Personal Income | $496/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $878 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 1636.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 614 |
| Completed Year 12 | 22.4% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 171 (10.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.3086 |
| Longitude | 147.4880 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 230 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 208 (13.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 134 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 238 (15.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 452 (28.7%) |
| 65+ years | 542 (34.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 197 (12.5%) |
| Arthritis | 92 (5.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 80 (5.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 76 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 71 (4.5%) |
| Asthma | 59 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 44 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 18 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (5.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 211 (37.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 213 (37.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 109 (19.3%) |