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Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea Compares
Whittlesea vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Whittlesea | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,628 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $347 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,842 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -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.
Whittlesea is a locality 36 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3757. It falls within the Melbourne - North East region. The local government area is Whittlesea.
According to the 2021 Census, Whittlesea has a population of 6,117 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,628, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 85 (1.4% of residents).
Housing in Whittlesea includes a median weekly rent of $347, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,842, with 2,124 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Whittlesea scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Whittlesea include Whittlesea Secondary College, Whittlesea Primary School and St Mary's School.
Whittlesea is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Whittlesea Details
| Postcode | 3757 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,117 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,628/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $719/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $347 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,842 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 106.2 km² |
| Population Density | 58/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,124 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 85 (1.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.513889 |
| Longitude | 145.113889 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 36 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Whittlesea |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,155 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 817 (13.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,380 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,520 (24.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,256 (20.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 687 (11.2%) |
| Asthma | 633 (10.3%) |
| Diabetes | 308 (5.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 286 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 193 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 111 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 96 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 79 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 620 (29.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 795 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 606 (28.9%) |
Schools in Whittlesea
Suburbs Near Whittlesea
Same Postcode (3757)
More Whittlesea 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.